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

SSFCOMPOSER167 - Overview

• 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

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER167 - Document processing not started; no output of text possible ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER167 indicates that document processing has not started because there is no output of text possible. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript when the system is unable to generate the output for a document due to missing or incorrect data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The text elements required for the document (like headers, footers, or body text) may not be defined or are missing in the Smart Form or SAPscript.
  Incorrect Form Configuration: The form may not be correctly configured, leading to issues in processing the output.
  Data Issues: The data being passed to the form may be incomplete or incorrect, which can prevent the form from generating the output.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text elements or the form.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the print driver or output