How To Fix SMARTFORMS421 - Unable to find variant &2 of style &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Unable to find variant &2 of style &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS421 - Unable to find variant &2 of style &1 ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS421 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific variant of a style that is being referenced in a Smart Form. This typically occurs when the Smart Form is trying to use a style that either does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Style Variant: The specified style variant (&2) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Style Name: The style name (&1) may be incorrectly specified in the Smart Form.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form or style was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the style or its variants.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the style or its variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Style Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE78 (SAPscript Forms) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms) and check if the style (&1) exists.
  If it does exist, verify that the variant (&2) is also defined under that style.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Style:
  
  If the style or variant is missing, you may need to create it or modify the existing style to include the required variant.
  You can create a new style by using transaction SE78 or by editing the existing style in the Smart Forms.
  
  
  
  Update Smart Form:
  
  Open the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS and check the settings where the style is being referenced.
  Ensure that the correct style name and variant are being used.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the style and its variants were included in the transport request.
  If they were not included, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the style and its variants. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms: Smart Forms are used to create and maintain forms for mass printing in SAP. They allow for dynamic form generation based on data from the SAP system.
  Styles and Variants: In Smart Forms, styles define the formatting of text elements, and variants allow for different formatting options to be applied to the same style.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Smart Forms and styles. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS421 error and ensure that your Smart Form can successfully reference the required style and variant.