How To Fix CMS_COLL_SHEET002 - Internal error occurred in generating the smartform; contact your sys adm

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_COLL_SHEET -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Internal error occurred in generating the smartform; contact your sys adm

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred in the smartform generating tool.

System Response

Collateral sheet cannot be generated.

How to fix this error?

Make sure the specified Smartform name is maintained for Collateral
Management.

Procedure for System Administrators

Make a note of the details specified for the collateral sheet. Send a
problem message to SAP including these details.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_COLL_SHEET002 - Internal error occurred in generating the smartform; contact your sys adm ?

  The SAP error message CMS_COLL_SHEET002 indicates that there is an internal error occurring during the generation of a Smart Form. This error can arise from various issues, and while the exact cause can vary depending on the specific context and configuration of your SAP system, here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Smart Form Design Issues: There may be errors in the Smart Form design itself, such as incorrect field mappings, missing elements, or logical errors in the form's processing logic.
  Data Issues: The data being passed to the Smart Form may be incomplete, incorrect, or in an unexpected format, leading to processing errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the Smart Form may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or execute specific functions.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect the Smart Form processing, such as missing or incorrect settings in the related function modules.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form was recently transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing dependencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Smart Form Design:
  
  Open the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS and review the design for any errors or inconsistencies.
  Ensure that all fields and elements are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data being passed to the Smart Form. Use transaction SE37 to test the function module that generates the Smart Form and verify that the input data is correct.
  Look for any null or unexpected values in the data that could cause processing issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the Smart Form and access the required data. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the function module that calls the Smart Form to identify where the error occurs.
  Use transaction SE80 to find the related function module and analyze the code for potential issues.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dump analysis (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages or information that could provide insight into the issue.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the Smart Form was recently transported, ensure that all related objects (like function modules, data elements, etc.) were also transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, it may be necessary to contact your system administrator or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Smart Forms to ensure that you are following best practices in design and implementation.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums (like SAP Community or Stack Overflow) for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CMS_COLL_SHEET002 error in your SAP system.