How To Fix SMARTFORMS064 - Different reference types for &1 (correct the types)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Different reference types for &1 (correct the types)

What causes this issue?

You have assigned different reference types to parameters with the same
name within the interface. However, import parameters and export
parameters have to have the same reference types.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Assign the same reference type to the parameters with the same name or
assign different names to the parameters.
The reference type already used is &V2& &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS064 - Different reference types for &1 (correct the types) ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS064 indicates that there is a mismatch in the reference types for a variable or field in a Smart Form. This typically occurs when the data type of a variable does not match the expected data type in the Smart Form.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to use a variable or field in your Smart Form that has been defined with a different data type than what is expected.
  For example, if a field is defined as a character type in the Smart Form but is being passed a numeric value, this mismatch will trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMARTFORMS064 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Field Definitions:
  
  Open the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS.
  Identify the variable or field that is causing the error (the error message will indicate which field is problematic).
  Check the data type of the field in the Smart Form.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Types:
  
  Compare the data type of the field in the Smart Form with the data type of the corresponding field in the ABAP program or data structure from which the data is being passed.
  Ensure that both data types match. If they do not, you will need to either change the data type in the Smart Form or adjust the data being passed to match the expected type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Types:
  
  If the Smart Form field is defined incorrectly, you can change its data type to match the incoming data.
  Alternatively, if the data being passed is incorrect, you may need to modify the ABAP code to convert or cast the data to the correct type before passing it to the Smart Form.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the Smart Form and test it to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms: Smart Forms is a tool in SAP that allows users to create and maintain forms for mass printing in a graphical interface.
  Data Types: Common data types in SAP include CHAR (character), NUMC (numeric), DATS (date), and TIMS (time). Ensure that you are familiar with these types when working with Smart Forms.
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the mismatch is occurring, you can use debugging techniques in the ABAP program to trace the data being passed to the Smart Form.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS064 error and ensure that your Smart Form functions correctly.