How To Fix SMARTFORMS096 - &1 is &2. Choose &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 096

• Message text: &1 is &2. Choose &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS096 - &1 is &2. Choose &3 ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS096 typically occurs when there is an issue related to Smart Forms in SAP. This error message generally indicates that there is a problem with the form or the data being processed.
  Cause:
  The error message format "SMARTFORMS096 &1 is &2. Choose &3" suggests that there is a specific issue with the Smart Form, such as:
  
  The Smart Form name or version is incorrect or does not exist.
  The form is not activated.
  There is a problem with the data being passed to the Smart Form.
  The form is not assigned correctly in the relevant transaction or program.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMARTFORMS096 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Smart Form Name: Ensure that the Smart Form name you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  Activate the Smart Form: If the Smart Form is not activated, go to the Smart Forms transaction (SMARTFORMS) and activate the form.
  
  
  Review Data Passed: Check the data being passed to the Smart Form. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data types match the expected types in the Smart Form.
  
  
  Check for Versioning: If there are multiple versions of the Smart Form, ensure that you are using the correct version.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program that is calling the Smart Form to identify any issues in the data preparation or function module calls.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation related to the Smart Form for specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction SMARTFORMS to manage Smart Forms.
  Function Modules: The function module SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME can be used to retrieve the function module name for a Smart Form.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code that calls the Smart Form to identify where the issue may be occurring.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.