How To Fix 5C190 - The text element &1 in window MAIN does not exist

5C190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 190

• Message text: The text element &1 in window MAIN does not exist

What causes this issue?

The window MAIN of form &V2& does not contain text element &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the names of the text elements, in which the symbol &V3& is to be
displayed.
If required, create the text element &V1& in window MAIN of form &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C190 - The text element &1 in window MAIN does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 5C190, which states "The text element &1 in window MAIN does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is a reference to a text element that has not been defined or is missing in the specified window (in this case, the "MAIN" window).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Element: The text element referenced in the form is not defined in the text pool or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the reference to the text element.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another, the text elements may not have been included in the transport request.
  Form Changes: Changes made to the form or text elements after the last activation may not have been saved or activated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Elements:
  
  Go to the SAPscript or Smart Forms transaction (e.g., SE71 for SAPscript or SMARTFORMS for