How To Fix SMARTFORMS136 - You cannot select the specified value for field group &1 more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 136

• Message text: You cannot select the specified value for field group &1 more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS136 - You cannot select the specified value for field group &1 more than once ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS136 indicates that there is an issue with the selection of values in a field group within a Smart Form. Specifically, it means that the same value has been selected more than once for a field group that is designed to allow only unique entries.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The user is trying to select the same value for a field group that is intended to hold unique values.
  Field Group Configuration: The field group may be configured in such a way that it does not allow duplicate values, which is common in scenarios where each entry must be distinct (e.g., customer IDs, product codes).
  Data Source Issues: The data being passed to the Smart Form may contain duplicates, leading to this error when the form attempts to process the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMARTFORMS136 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Input: Review the data being passed to the Smart Form. Ensure that there are no duplicate values being sent for the field group in question.
  
  
  Modify the Smart Form:
  
  Open the Smart Form in the Smart Forms transaction (SMARTFORMS).
  Navigate to the field group that is causing the issue.
  Check the properties of the field group to ensure it is set up correctly to handle the expected data.
  If necessary, adjust the logic in the Smart Form to handle duplicates appropriately, such as by filtering out duplicates before they are processed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Retrieval Logic: If the data is being retrieved from a database or another source, ensure that the query or logic used to fetch the data does not return duplicates. You may need to use SQL DISTINCT or similar logic to ensure unique values.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the Smart Form with various data sets to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the form behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Smart Forms for best practices on field groups and data handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SMARTFORMS136 error and implement a solution to resolve it.