How To Fix SMARTFORMS291 - &1 landscape format not possible

SMARTFORMS291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 291

• Message text: &1 landscape format not possible

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The page format is not changed to landscape 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 SMARTFORMS291 - &1 landscape format not possible ?

  The SAP error message "SMARTFORMS291 &1 landscape format not possible" typically occurs when you are trying to print a Smart Form in landscape orientation, but the printer settings or the Smart Form configuration do not support this format. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Printer Configuration: The printer you are using may not be configured to support landscape printing. This can happen if the printer settings are set to portrait mode only.
  Smart Form Settings: The Smart Form itself may not be set up to handle landscape orientation. This can occur if the page format defined in the Smart Form is set to portrait.
  Output Device Settings: The output device settings in SAP may not allow for landscape printing. This can be due to restrictions in the device type or configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Find the printer you are using and check its