How To Fix 5C213 - Element &3 of window &1 does not exist in form &2

5C213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Element &3 of window &1 does not exist in form &2

What causes this issue?

The element &V3& &V4& is not contained in window &V1&.

System Response

Processing is continued. Possibly, the form is printed incorrectly.

How to fix this error?

Check if the text element &V3& &V4& is in window &V1& of form &V2&.
Ensure that the form was printed correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C213 - Element &3 of window &1 does not exist in form &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5C213, which states "Element &3 of window &1 does not exist in form &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript. This error indicates that there is a reference to an element (like a text, graphic, or other control) in a specific window of a form that does not exist or has not been defined properly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Element: The element referenced in the error message is not defined in the specified form.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the element or window.
  Changes in Form: The form may have been modified, and the element was deleted or renamed without updating all references.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another, the element may not have been included in the transport.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Element Definition: Open the Smart Form or SAPscript and verify that the element (identified as &3 in