How To Fix WTRA026 - Layout default setting &1 controls list formatting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTRA - Runtime Analysis: Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Layout default setting &1 controls list formatting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTRA026 - Layout default setting &1 controls list formatting ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WTRA026:
  
  SAP Message: WTRA026
  Message Text:
  
  Layout default setting &1 controls list formatting
  
  1. Cause
  This message is an information message (not an error or warning) that appears during the processing of SAPscript or Smart Forms output. It indicates that the layout default setting specified (represented by &1) is controlling or influencing the formatting of the list output.
  In other words, the system is informing you that a particular layout default setting is active and is determining how the list (such as a print list or output list) is formatted.
  This message typically appears when:
  
  A layout default setting is applied to control the formatting of output lists.
  The system wants to inform the user or developer about which layout setting is currently in effect.
  
  
  2. Solution
  Since this is an informational message, it usually does not require corrective action unless the formatting is not as expected.
  If you want to address or change the formatting controlled by the layout default setting:
  
  Check the layout default settings in the relevant SAPscript or Smart Forms form.
  Review the list formatting options in the layout or print program.
  Adjust the layout default setting if the current formatting is not suitable.
  If the message is unexpected or causing confusion, verify the print program or form logic to ensure the correct layout default is being applied.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: WTRA (related to SAPscript/Smart Forms and output formatting)
  This message is informational and often appears in the spool or output logs.
  The parameter &1 in the message will be replaced by the actual layout default setting name or identifier.
  Layout default settings control aspects such as page size, font, margins, and other formatting details for printed or displayed lists.
  If you want to customize the output, you can modify the layout default settings via transaction codes like SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms).
  For troubleshooting output formatting issues, check the print program, form, and spool settings.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WTRA026 - Layout default setting &1 controls list formatting
  
  
  Type
  Informational message
  
  
  Cause
  System informs which layout default setting controls list formatting
  
  
  Solution
  Usually no action needed; adjust layout default if formatting is incorrect
  
  
  Related
  SAPscript, Smart Forms, print programs, spool
  
  
  
  
  If you have a specific scenario or output where this message appears and causes issues, please provide more details for targeted advice.