How To Fix SMARTFORMS050 - The field name of a sort criterion is missing and cannot be reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 050

• Message text: The field name of a sort criterion is missing and cannot be reset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS050 - The field name of a sort criterion is missing and cannot be reset ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS050 indicates that there is an issue with a sort criterion in a Smart Form. Specifically, it means that a field name for a sort criterion is missing, which prevents the system from processing the sort operation correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Field Name: A sort criterion has been defined in the Smart Form, but the field name associated with it is either not specified or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Field Reference: The field name may reference a field that does not exist in the context of the Smart Form or is not available in the data structure being used.
  Changes in Data Structure: If the underlying data structure has changed (e.g., fields were added or removed), it may lead to inconsistencies in the Smart Form.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMARTFORMS050 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Smart Form: Go to transaction code SMARTFORMS and open the Smart Form that is generating the error.
  
  
  Check Sort Criteria:
  
  Navigate to the relevant node where the sort criteria are defined (e.g., in a loop or a table).
  Verify that all sort criteria have valid field names associated with them.
  If any field name is missing, add the appropriate field name that exists in the data structure.
  
  
  
  Validate Field Names:
  
  Ensure that the field names used in the sort criteria are correctly spelled and correspond to the fields in the data structure being used in the Smart Form.
  If necessary, check the data structure (e.g., the internal table or structure) to confirm the available fields.
  
  
  
  Test the Smart Form: After making the necessary corrections, save the Smart Form and test it to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Check for Changes: If the Smart Form was working previously, consider whether any recent changes were made to the data structure or the Smart Form itself that could have led to this issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Smart Forms documentation available in SAP Help Portal for best practices and guidelines.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution of the Smart Form and identify where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to Smart Forms and sorting criteria.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS050 error and ensure that your Smart Form functions correctly.