How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER179 - Document processing not started; not possible to switch columns

SSFCOMPOSER179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Document processing not started; not possible to switch columns

What causes this issue?

You cannot switch to the next table column, since currently no document
is being processed.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

This is probably an internal error. Please contact the SAP hotline to
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 SSFCOMPOSER179 - Document processing not started; not possible to switch columns ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER179, which states "Document processing not started; not possible to switch columns," typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP Document Management System (DMS) or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The document processing settings may not be configured correctly, leading to issues when trying to switch columns or process documents.
  
  
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action, which can prevent document processing from starting.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries that prevent the system from executing the required operations.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as system bugs or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  Column Configuration: The columns in the document processing interface may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts when attempting to