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 for SAPscript or SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).
  Verify that the paragraph format specified in the error message exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Paragraph Format:
  
  If the paragraph format is missing, create a new one using the appropriate transaction.
  If it exists but is not correctly defined, modify it to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the paragraph format in your script or form. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including paragraph formats, were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the form or script again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript: A text processing tool used in SAP for creating and maintaining forms for print layout.
  Smart Forms: A more modern alternative to SAPscript that allows for easier form design and maintenance.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: SAPscript form maintenance.
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on creating and managing paragraph formats in SAPscript and Smart Forms.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights into system-specific configurations or issues.