How To Fix SMARTFORMS133 - Field & is already declared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Field & is already declared

What causes this issue?

Field names for free attributes of a spool request cannot be declared
more than once.

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?

Only use the field name of a free attribute once. Delete multiple
entries in table control.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS133 - Field & is already declared ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS133 indicates that there is a field in your Smart Form that has been declared more than once. This typically occurs when you try to declare a field with the same name in the same context or scope, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Declaration: The most common cause is that you have declared a field with the same name in the same Smart Form or in the same context (e.g., within the same node).
  Copy-Paste Errors: Sometimes, copying and pasting elements can lead to unintentional duplicate declarations.
  Inconsistent Naming: If you have similar names for fields, it might lead to confusion and accidental duplication.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Declarations: Go through your Smart Form and check all the field declarations. Ensure that each field name is unique within its context.
  Rename Fields: If you find duplicate field names, rename one of them to ensure uniqueness.
  Review Context: Make sure that fields are declared in the correct context. If a field is declared in a global context, it should not be declared again in a local context.
  Use the Search Function: Use the search functionality in the Smart Forms editor to find all instances of the field name and identify duplicates.
  Test the Form: After making changes, test the Smart Form to ensure that it works as expected without any errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Smart Forms for best practices on field declarations and naming conventions.
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider debugging the Smart Form to trace where the duplicate declaration might be occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS133 error and ensure that your Smart Form functions correctly.