How To Fix QE593 - Window $ missing or name incorrect

QE593 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 593

• Message text: Window $ missing or name incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE593 - Window $ missing or name incorrect ?

  The SAP error message QE593, which states "Window $ missing or name incorrect," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an issue with the definition or configuration of a window in a print layout. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Window Definition: The specified window (in this case, the default window $) is not defined in the SAPscript or Smart Form.
  Incorrect Window Name: The name of the window being referenced in the code or layout does not match any defined window names.
  Form 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the overall configuration of the form, such as missing elements or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Window Definitions:
  
  Open the SAPscript or Smart Form in the appropriate transaction (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).
  Verify that the window $ (or the window you are trying to use) is defined correctly in the form.
  If it is missing,