How To Fix SMARTFORMS047 - &1 &2 already exists. Select a different name

SMARTFORMS047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 047

• Message text: &1 &2 already exists. Select a different name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS047 - &1 &2 already exists. Select a different name ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS047 indicates that you are trying to create a Smart Form with a name that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new Smart Form using a name that is already in use, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  The Smart Form name you are trying to use is already taken by another Smart Form in the SAP system.
  Smart Form names must be unique within the SAP namespace.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Choose a Different Name: The simplest solution is to select a different name for your Smart Form. Ensure that the new name adheres to the naming conventions and is not already in use.
  
  
  Check Existing Smart Forms: Before creating a new Smart Form, you can check the existing Smart Forms to see if the name you want to use is already taken. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction code SMARTFORMS.
  Entering the name