How To Fix SMARTFORMS410 - Not necessary to save, style & was not changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 410

• Message text: Not necessary to save, style & was not changed

What causes this issue?

The specified style was not saved because the style has not been
changed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS410 - Not necessary to save, style & was not changed ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS410 indicates that there is no need to save the Smart Form because the style associated with it has not been changed. This message typically appears when you attempt to save a Smart Form after making no modifications to the style or when the changes made do not affect the style.
  Cause:
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause is that you have opened the Smart Form and either did not make any changes or made changes that do not affect the style.
  Style Not Modified: If you are working with a Smart Form that uses a specific style, and you have not modified that style, SAP recognizes that there is no need to save the form.
  System Behavior: This is a standard behavior in SAP to prevent unnecessary saves and to maintain system performance.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Changes: Ensure that you have made actual changes to the Smart Form or its associated style. If you intended to make changes, verify that they were applied correctly.
  Save Anyway: If you believe you have made changes that should be saved, you can try to save the Smart Form anyway. However, if the system indicates that no changes were made, it is likely that nothing significant has been altered.
  Modify the Style: If you need to make changes to the style, open the style in the Smart Styles transaction (SMARTFORMS) and make the necessary modifications. After that, return to the Smart Form and save it.
  Ignore the Message: If you are aware that no changes are necessary, you can simply ignore the message and proceed with your work.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms: Smart Forms is a tool in SAP that allows users to create and maintain forms for mass printing in a more user-friendly way compared to SAPscript.
  Styles in Smart Forms: Styles define the layout and formatting of the Smart Form. If you are using a predefined style, any changes to the form that do not affect the style will not trigger a save requirement.
  SAP Notes: If you encounter persistent issues or believe there is a bug, you can check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to Smart Forms.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the message appears unexpectedly, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.