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SAP message number 488 within class SMARTFORMS - Window &1: Form Painter was switched off (see long text)!








Messsage Text for 488(SMARTFORMS)

Window &1: Form Painter was switched off (see long text)!


What causes this issue?
The Form Painter was hidden because a measurement unit for the size or position values of the specified window is missing.
The Form Painter cannot be displayed without all measurement units.

System Response


How to fix the issue?
Switch to the relevant window and change the output options.


ABAP Code to add mesage to own reports


MESSAGE W488(SMARTFORMS). "warning message
MESSAGE E488(SMARTFORMS). "Error message
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