How To Fix CG041 - Discrepancy between form definition and field definition

CG041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CG - VarChart graphic (network, hierarchy, Gantt chart)

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Discrepancy between form definition and field definition

What causes this issue?

The entries in form definition &V2& do not match the field definition
&V1&.
&What_to_do&
When you create the form definition, you use one of the following
special characters to specify the type of a field by placing it in
front of the field name

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

$,, Text field ,, ,, ,,
@,, Symbol field ,, ,, ,,
%,, Filler field ,, ,, ,,
Check what kind of field is defined in &V1& and change either the form
or field definition accordingly.
&hints&
If the field is a filler field you cannot specify a minimum width or a
graphic symbol file in the field definition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CG041 - Discrepancy between form definition and field definition ?

  The SAP error message CG041, which states "Discrepancy between form definition and field definition," typically occurs in the context of SAP's form management, particularly when dealing with forms in the SAPscript or Smart Forms environment. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the definitions of fields in the form and the underlying data structure or database fields.
  Causes:
  
  Field Definition Changes: If the underlying data structure (like a table or structure) has been modified (e.g., fields added, removed, or renamed) after the form was created or modified, this can lead to discrepancies.
  Form Versioning: If you are using an older version of a form that references fields that no longer exist or have changed in the data structure.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another without the corresponding changes in the data structure, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Field Attributes: Changes in field attributes (like data type, length,