How To Fix SMARTFORMS408 - Style &1 was renamed to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Style &1 was renamed to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS408 - Style &1 was renamed to &2 ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS408 indicates that a style in Smart Forms has been renamed. The message typically appears when you are trying to use a style that has been renamed or is no longer available under its original name.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Renaming of Styles: The style you are trying to use in your Smart Form has been renamed in the SAP system. This can happen during system upgrades, changes in naming conventions, or manual renaming by a developer.
  Inconsistent References: The Smart Form is still referencing the old style name, which no longer exists in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMARTFORMS408 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the New Style Name:
  
  Check the error message details to find out the old style name (&1) and the new style name (&2).
  You can do this by looking at the message in the Smart Forms transaction or in the logs.
  
  
  
  Update the Smart Form:
  
  Open the Smart Form that is generating the error using transaction SMARTFORMS.
  Navigate to the areas where the old style is being used.
  Replace the old style name with the new style name as indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Activate the Smart Form:
  
  After making the changes, activate the Smart Form to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Smart Form:
  
  Execute the Smart Form to verify that the error has been resolved and that the output is as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms: Smart Forms is a tool in SAP for designing and maintaining forms for print layout. It allows users to create forms without needing extensive programming knowledge.
  Styles in Smart Forms: Styles are used to define the formatting of text elements in Smart Forms. They can include font settings, paragraph formatting, and other stylistic elements.
  Transport Requests: If the style was renamed in a different environment (e.g., development to production), ensure that the transport requests containing the new style are properly moved to the target environment.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider checking with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as there may be additional dependencies or configurations that need to be addressed.