How To Fix SMARTFORMS036 - The field name for the operation is missing

SMARTFORMS036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The field name for the operation is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS036 - The field name for the operation is missing ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS036 indicates that there is a problem with a Smart Form where the field name for an operation is missing. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a field in a Smart Form that has not been defined or is not available in the context where it is being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Definition: The field you are trying to use in the Smart Form is not defined in the data structure or context.
  Incorrect Field Name: There may be a typo or incorrect field name being referenced in the Smart Form.
  Context Issues: The field may not be available in the current context of the Smart Form, such as being outside of the loop or not being passed correctly from the driver program.
  Data Retrieval Issues: The data source (like a table or structure) from which the field is supposed to be retrieved may not be correctly linked