How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER162 - Document processing not started; no paragraph resets possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Document processing not started; no paragraph resets possible

What causes this issue?

You tried to initialize an outline paragraph (&V1&), but no document is
open for processing.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

This is probably an internal error. Please contact the SAP hotline and
report the problem.

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 SSFCOMPOSER162 - Document processing not started; no paragraph resets possible ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER162 indicates that document processing could not be started because no paragraph resets are possible. This error typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an issue with the formatting or structure of the document being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Paragraph Formatting Issues: The error often arises when there are issues with the paragraph formatting in the document. This could be due to missing or incorrect paragraph definitions.
  Document Structure: If the document structure is not properly defined or if there are inconsistencies in the layout, it can lead to this error.
  Data Issues: Sometimes, the data being processed may not conform to the expected format, leading to issues in document generation.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the specific transaction being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Paragraph Definitions: Review the paragraph formats in the SAPscript or Smart Form. Ensure that all necessary paragraph formats