How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER163 - Paragraph format &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Paragraph format &1 does not exist.

What causes this issue?

You tried to initialize the paragraph format &V1&, but this paragraph
is unknown.

System Response

The system issues a warning.

How to fix this error?

Check 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER163 - Paragraph format &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER163 indicates that a specific paragraph format (identified by the placeholder &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when trying to use a paragraph format that has not been defined or is not available in the current form or script.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Paragraph Format: The specified paragraph format has not been created or is not available in the form or script you are working with.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the paragraph format being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the form or script was transported from another system, the paragraph format may not have been included in the transport request.
  Incorrect Form/Script: The form or script being used may not be the correct one, leading to a reference to a non-existent paragraph format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Paragraph Format:
  
  Go to the SAPscript or Smart Forms transaction (e.g., SE71