How To Fix SMARTFORMS245 - Page break protection cannot be nested

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Page break protection cannot be nested

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS245 - Page break protection cannot be nested ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS245 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of page break protection in a Smart Form. Specifically, it states that "Page break protection cannot be nested," which means that you have attempted to apply page break protection in a way that is not allowed by the Smart Forms framework.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you have nested elements that both have page break protection enabled. In Smart Forms, page break protection is used to prevent a page break from occurring within a certain section of the form. However, you cannot have one protected section inside another protected section, as this creates ambiguity about how the page breaks should be handled.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to review the structure of your Smart Form and make adjustments to the page break protection settings. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Elements: Open the Smart Form in the Smart Forms transaction (SMARTFORMS) and identify the elements that have page break protection enabled.
  
  
  Check Nesting: Look for any nested elements where both the parent and child elements have page break protection enabled. This is typically found in the properties of the text elements, windows, or other containers.
  
  
  Adjust Page Break Protection:
  
  Remove Protection: If possible, remove the page break protection from one of the nested elements. This is the most straightforward solution.
  Reorganize Structure: If removing protection is not feasible, consider reorganizing the structure of your Smart Form to avoid nesting protected elements.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and test the Smart Form to ensure that the error is resolved and that the output is as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Smart Forms for more detailed information on page break protection and best practices.
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for discussions related to similar issues, as other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools available in SAP to trace the execution of the Smart Form and identify where the nesting is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS245 error and successfully configure your Smart Form without nesting page break protection.