How To Fix SWWW012 - Style &1 does not exist in the SAP system

SWWW012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWWW - Messages for Web reporting

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Style &1 does not exist in the SAP system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWWW012 - Style &1 does not exist in the SAP system ?

  The SAP error message SWWW012 indicates that a specific style (design or layout) referenced in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript, where a particular style is required for formatting output documents, such as invoices, purchase orders, or other printed forms.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Style Definition: The style referenced in the error message has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Style Name: The style name specified in the Smart Form or SAPscript is misspelled or does not match any existing styles in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the style was created in a different SAP system (e.g., development) and not transported correctly to the target system (e.g., production), it may not exist in the target environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the style, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Style