How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER199 - Language &2 was not assigned to style &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Language &2 was not assigned to style &1.

What causes this issue?

You used style &V1& to display text &V3& in language &V2& (explicitly
or implicitly), but language &V2& is not assigned to this style. The
style uses language &V4&.

System Response

Warning.

How to fix this error?

Output will probably be correct as long as the codepage of the
languages is the same. Assign the desired language to a style (variant)
to be able to access the font family of that language.

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 SSFCOMPOSER199 - Language &2 was not assigned to style &1. ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER199 indicates that a specific language (denoted as &2) has not been assigned to a particular style (denoted as &1) in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript, where styles are used to define the layout and formatting of documents.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A style is being used in a Smart Form or SAPscript that does not have the specified language assigned to it.
  The system is trying to generate a document in a language that is not supported by the selected style.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Style Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) or SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  Locate the style (using the name &1) that is causing the issue.
  Check the language assignments for the style. Ensure that the language &2 is included in the list of languages assigned to the style.
  
  
  
  Assign Language to Style:
  
  If the language is not assigned, you can add it:
  
  In the style maintenance screen, look for an option to add or modify language assignments.
  Add the missing language to the style.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Document Generation:
  
  Ensure that the document generation process is being called with the correct language parameter.
  If the document is being generated programmatically, verify that the language code being passed is correct.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document generation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE78: For managing SAP ArchiveLink and styles.
  SE71: For SAPscript form maintenance.
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Smart Forms and SAPscript for more details on styles and language settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By ensuring that the appropriate languages are assigned to the styles used in your forms, you can prevent this error from occurring in the future.