How To Fix SMARTFORMS035 - &1 is not a valid sort criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 035

• Message text: &1 is not a valid sort criterion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS035 - &1 is not a valid sort criterion ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS035 indicates that there is an issue with the sort criteria specified in a Smart Form. The message typically states that the specified field (denoted by &1) is not a valid sort criterion. This can occur when the field you are trying to use for sorting does not exist in the context of the Smart Form or is not defined correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The field specified as a sort criterion does not exist in the data structure being used in the Smart Form.
  Field Not in Context: The field may not be part of the internal table or data structure that is being processed in the Smart Form.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the field name, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may exist but is of a different data type than expected, causing it to be invalid for sorting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name specified in the sort criteria is correct and matches the field names in the data structure.
  Review Data Structure: Ensure that the field is part of the internal table or data structure that is being used in the Smart Form. You can do this by checking the data source in the Smart Form.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Look for any typos in the field name and correct them.
  Data Type Verification: Ensure that the field is of a compatible data type for sorting. If necessary, convert the field to the appropriate type.
  Update Sort Criteria: If the field is not needed for sorting, consider removing it from the sort criteria.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Smart Forms to understand how to define and use sort criteria properly.
  Debugging: Use the debugging tools in SAP to trace the data being passed to the Smart Form and ensure that the expected fields are present.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SMARTFORMS035 error in your SAP Smart Form.