How To Fix SMARTFORMS290 - &1 portrait format not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 290

• Message text: &1 portrait format not possible

What causes this issue?

You have chosen &V1& portrait format as the page format. This page
format is not available in the spool administration.

System Response

The page format is not changed to portrait format.

How to fix this error?

The permitted page formats are listed in the spool administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS290 - &1 portrait format not possible ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS290 indicates that the Smart Form you are trying to print or display cannot be rendered in portrait format. This typically occurs when the Smart Form is designed with dimensions or settings that are incompatible with the portrait orientation.
  Causes:
  
  Page Size Configuration: The page size defined in the Smart Form may not support portrait orientation. For example, if the width exceeds the height, it cannot be printed in portrait mode.
  Form Layout: The layout of the Smart Form may be designed for landscape orientation, which can lead to this error when attempting to print in portrait.
  Printer Settings: The printer settings may be configured to use a portrait format, but the Smart Form is not compatible with that setting.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device settings in SAP may not support the required format for the Smart Form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Page Format:
  
  Open the Smart Form in the Smart Forms transaction (SMARTFORMS).
  Go to the Page settings and ensure that the page size is set to a format that supports portrait orientation (e.g., A4, Letter).
  Adjust the width and height settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Layout:
  
  Review the layout of the Smart Form. If it is designed for landscape, consider redesigning it to fit within the portrait dimensions.
  Ensure that all elements (text, graphics, tables) fit within the defined page size for portrait orientation.
  
  
  
  Printer Settings:
  
  Check the printer settings in SAP (transaction SPAD) to ensure that the output device is configured correctly for the desired format.
  If necessary, create or modify an output device that supports the required page format.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Output Devices:
  
  If the issue persists, try printing the Smart Form using a different output device that is known to support portrait format.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on Smart Forms and printer configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on how to create and manage Smart Forms, which can be helpful in troubleshooting layout and formatting issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to Smart Forms and printing errors.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding solutions to similar issues encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS290 error and successfully print your Smart Form in portrait format.