How To Fix SMARTFORMS135 - You cannot overwrite existing field names

SMARTFORMS135 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 135

• Message text: You cannot overwrite existing field names

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS135 - You cannot overwrite existing field names ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS135 indicates that you are trying to create or modify a field in a Smart Form that has the same name as an existing field. This error typically occurs when you attempt to define a new field with a name that is already in use within the same Smart Form or in the context of the Smart Form.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Names: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a new field with a name that already exists in the Smart Form.
  Field Name Scope: Field names in Smart Forms must be unique within the same form. If you have defined a field with a specific name, you cannot define another field with the same name.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Field: The simplest solution is to rename the new field you are trying to create. Choose a unique name that does not conflict with existing