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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Smart Forms).
  Open the relevant form and navigate to the "Text Elements" section.
  Verify that the text element referenced in the error message exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Naming:
  
  Ensure that the name of the text element in the form matches exactly with what is defined in the text pool. Check for any typos or case sensitivity issues.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Form:
  
  If changes were made, ensure that the form is activated. In Smart Forms, you can do this by clicking the "Activate" button. In SAPscript, you can do this by saving and activating the form.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including text elements, were included. You may need to re-transport the missing elements.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can debug the form to see where the error is occurring. This may provide additional context on why the text element is not being found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on SAPscript and Smart Forms for best practices in managing text elements.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5C190 in your SAP environment.