This happens because you used "master-reference" instead of "master-name" on fo:simple-page-master.
> I have been trying to create a pdf using FOP. This is the exception I get.. > Any thoughts......... > > Attached is the FO file being used... Cheers, Jeremias Märki mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] OUTLINE AG Postfach 3954 - Rhynauerstr. 15 - CH-6002 Luzern Tel. +41 41 317 2020 - Fax +41 41 317 2029 Internet http://www.outline.ch