How to fix SAP error SSFCOMPOSER167?

What causes this issue? You tried to print text using the function module SSFCOMP_WRITE_ELEMENT, but no document is active.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.

How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER167 - Document processing not started; no output of text possible

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages
Message number: 167
Message text: Document processing not started; no output of text possible
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What causes this issue?
You tried to print text using the function module
SSFCOMP_WRITE_ELEMENT, but no document is active.
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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