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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) and check if the style exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your Smart Form or SAPscript.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Style:
  
  If the style is missing, create a new style using the transaction code SE78 (for SAPscript styles) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  Ensure that the style name matches exactly with what is referenced in your form.
  
  
  
  Correct References:
  
  Open the Smart Form or SAPscript where the error occurs and verify the style name used. Correct any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Styles:
  
  If the style was created in a different system, ensure that it is properly transported to the current system. Use the transport management system (TMS) to check for any missing transports.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the style. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  SE78: For managing SAPscript styles.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Smart Forms and SAPscript for detailed information on creating and managing styles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to styles in Smart Forms or SAPscript.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWWW012 error and ensure that the required style is available for your output forms.