How To Fix SMARTFORMS038 - No event is selected for the calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No event is selected for the calculation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS038 - No event is selected for the calculation ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS038 indicates that there is no event selected for the calculation in a Smart Form. This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a Smart Form that relies on specific events (like OnOutput, OnPrepare, etc.) but none of these events have been defined or selected for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Event Selection: The Smart Form does not have any events defined for the processing logic that you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Form Logic: The logic in the Smart Form may not be correctly set up to handle the events that are required for the calculations.
  Form Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the Smart Form is configured or how the data is being passed to it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Configuration:
  
  Open the Smart Form in the Smart Forms transaction (transaction code SMARTFORMS).
  Navigate to the relevant node where the event should be defined.
  Ensure that the necessary events are selected and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Form Logic:
  
  Check the logic in the Smart Form to ensure that it is correctly set up to handle the events.
  Make sure that any calculations or data manipulations are linked to the appropriate events.
  
  
  
  Test the Form:
  
  After making changes, test the Smart Form to see if the error persists.
  Use the test functionality within the Smart Forms transaction to simulate the output and check for any additional errors.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Issues:
  
  Ensure that the data being passed to the Smart Form is complete and correctly formatted.
  If the Smart Form relies on specific data structures, verify that these structures are being populated correctly in the calling program.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights or similar issues encountered by other users.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on Smart Forms, which can be helpful in understanding how to configure events and handle data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to Smart Forms.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SMARTFORMS038 error and implement a solution to resolve it.