How To Fix SMARTFORMS440 - This paragraph format is flagged as default paragraph for the style

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 440

• Message text: This paragraph format is flagged as default paragraph for the style

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete a paragraph format that is marked as the
default paragraph format for the style.

System Response

The paragraph format is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Set a different paragraph format as the default paragraph format for
the style.
You can then delete the paragraph format.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS440 - This paragraph format is flagged as default paragraph for the style ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS440 indicates that there is an issue with the paragraph format in a Smart Form. Specifically, it means that the paragraph format you are trying to use is flagged as the default paragraph format for the style, which can lead to conflicts or unexpected behavior in the Smart Form.
  Cause:
  
  Default Paragraph Format Conflict: The paragraph format you are trying to use is set as the default for the style, which can cause issues if it is not intended to be used in that context.
  Incorrect Configuration: The Smart Form may have been configured incorrectly, leading to the use of a paragraph format that is not compatible with the intended design.
  Style Settings: The style settings may not be properly defined, leading to confusion in the Smart Form regarding which paragraph format to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Paragraph Format Settings:
  
  Go to the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS.
  Navigate to the paragraph format that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that it is not set as the default paragraph format unless that is your intention.
  
  
  
  Modify the Style:
  
  If the paragraph format is indeed intended to be the default, ensure that it is correctly configured in the style settings.
  You can do this by going to the style definition in transaction SE78 or SMARTFORMS and checking the paragraph formats assigned to the style.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Paragraph Format:
  
  If the current paragraph format is not necessary, consider using a different one that is not flagged as default.
  Create a new paragraph format if needed and assign it to the relevant text elements in the Smart Form.
  
  
  
  Test the Smart Form:
  
  After making changes, test the Smart Form to ensure that the error is resolved and that the output is as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Smart Forms to understand how paragraph formats and styles work.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to Smart Forms and paragraph formats.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS440 error and ensure that your Smart Form functions correctly.