How To Fix SMARTFORMS181 - The number of characters per inch must be greater than zero

SMARTFORMS181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 181

• Message text: The number of characters per inch must be greater than zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS181 - The number of characters per inch must be greater than zero ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS181 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the character density in a Smart Form. Specifically, the error states that "The number of characters per inch must be greater than zero." This typically occurs when the character density settings are not properly defined or have been set to an invalid value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Character Density Setting: The character density (characters per inch) has been set to zero or a negative value in the Smart Form configuration.
  Missing or Incorrect Printer Settings: The printer settings associated with the Smart Form may not be configured correctly, leading to this error.
  Form Attributes: The attributes of the Smart Form itself may not be set correctly, particularly in relation to the output device.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMARTFORMS181 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Smart Form Configuration:
  
  Open the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS.
  Navigate to the Form Attributes.
  Ensure that the Character Density (characters per inch) is