How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER165 - Page break is allowed only in the main window.

SSFCOMPOSER165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Page break is allowed only in the main window.

What causes this issue?

You tried to switch to another page, but currently no main window is
active. The current window type is &V1&.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER165 - Page break is allowed only in the main window. ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER165 ("Page break is allowed only in the main window") typically occurs in SAP Smart Forms when there is an attempt to insert a page break in a window that is not the main window. In Smart Forms, the main window is the primary area where the content is displayed, and page breaks are only permitted in this area.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to use a page break command (like NEW-PAGE) in a secondary window (like a secondary window or a footer) instead of the main window. This is against the design rules of Smart Forms, which only allows page breaks in the main window.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Page Break Command: Check your Smart Form for any commands that are attempting to create a page break. This could be in the form of a command in a text element