How To Fix SMARTFORMS081 - Error when generating form &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Error when generating form &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS081 - Error when generating form &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS081 typically occurs when there is an issue with generating a Smart Form. The error message format is as follows:
  SMARTFORMS081: Error when generating form &1 (&2)
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the Smart Form itself, such as incorrect field names, missing elements, or invalid logic in the form's design.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data being passed to the Smart Form may be incomplete or not in the expected format.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form has been transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the Smart Form.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues in the SAP system, such as memory problems or configuration issues.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SMARTFORMS081 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Smart Form:
  
  Open the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS.
  Validate the form for any syntax errors or warnings. Make sure all fields and elements are correctly defined.
  Test the form with sample data to see if it generates correctly.
  
  
  
  Review the Data:
  
  Ensure that the data being passed to the Smart Form is complete and in the correct format. Check the function module or program that calls the Smart Form for any issues.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the Smart Form was recently transported, ensure that all related objects (like function modules) are also transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the Smart Form has the necessary authorizations. Check the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the function module that calls the Smart Form to identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address known issues related to Smart Forms.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create or modify Smart Forms.
  SE37: To view or modify function modules related to Smart Forms.
  SE80: To access the Object Navigator for a broader view of related objects.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP provides documentation on Smart Forms, which can be helpful in understanding how to design and troubleshoot forms.
  
  
  
  Community and Support:
  
  Consider reaching out to the SAP Community or SAP Support for additional assistance if the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SMARTFORMS081 error.