How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER080 - Width of main window not constant.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Width of main window not constant.

What causes this issue?

The width of the main window is not the same on all pages.

System Response

Error message. Form printing cannot continue.

How to fix this error?

Check the width of the main window on the individual pages. The width
must be the same everywhere.

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 SSFCOMPOSER080 - Width of main window not constant. ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER080 indicates that there is an issue with the width of the main window in a SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript. This error typically arises when the width of the main window is not consistent across the different pages of the form, which can lead to layout issues when printing or displaying the form.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Width Settings: The main window's width may have been set differently on various pages or sections of the form.
  Page Format Changes: If the page format (like A4, A5, etc.) is changed or if there are different settings for different pages, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Margins: If the margins are set incorrectly, it can affect the overall width of the main window.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Main Window Settings:
  
  Open the Smart Form or SAPscript in the SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the main window settings and ensure that the width is consistent across all pages.
  Make sure that the width of the main window does not exceed the page width minus the left and right margins.
  
  
  
  Review Page Format:
  
  Ensure that the page format is consistent throughout the form.
  If you have multiple pages, check that they all use the same page format.
  
  
  
  Adjust Margins:
  
  Check the left and right margins in the form settings.
  Ensure that the total width of the main window plus the margins does not exceed the page width.
  
  
  
  Test the Form:
  
  After making adjustments, test the form to ensure that the error is resolved and that the layout appears as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to Smart Forms and SAPscript for any known issues or patches that might address this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for Smart Forms and SAPscript for best practices on designing forms and handling layout issues.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SSFCOMPOSER080 error and ensure that your form displays correctly.