How To Fix SMARTFORMS400 - Style & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Style & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS400 - Style & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "SMARTFORMS400 Style & does not exist" typically occurs when you are trying to use a Smart Form that references a style that is not defined in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the style being deleted, not being created, or being incorrectly referenced in the Smart Form.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Style: The specified style does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name in the Smart Form where the style is referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form and its associated styles were transported from one system to another, the style may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the style.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Style Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS and check if the style exists. You can do this by navigating to the "Styles" section and searching for the style name.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Style:
  
  If the style does not exist, you can create a new style using transaction SMARTFORMS or modify an existing one to meet your requirements.
  If you find that the style exists but is not correctly referenced, update the Smart Form to point to the correct style.
  
  
  
  Correct the Reference:
  
  Open the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS, and check the settings where the style is referenced. Ensure that the name matches exactly with the existing style.
  
  
  
  Transport the Style:
  
  If the style was created in a different system, ensure that it has been transported correctly. You may need to create a transport request for the style and import it into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the style. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the Smart Form again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create or modify Smart Forms.
  SE78: To manage SAPscript forms and styles.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Smart Forms and styles for more detailed information on how to create and manage styles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Smart Forms and styles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "SMARTFORMS400 Style & does not exist" error in SAP.