How To Fix SMARTFORMS137 - Enter a group name for field &1

SMARTFORMS137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Enter a group name for field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS137 - Enter a group name for field &1 ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS137 ("Enter a group name for field &1") typically occurs when you are working with Smart Forms in SAP and you have not specified a group name for a field that requires one. This is a common issue when defining fields in Smart Forms, especially when dealing with complex layouts or when using certain types of fields that expect grouping.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because:
  
  A field in the Smart Form is expected to be part of a group, but no group name has been assigned to it.
  This can happen if you are trying to create a field that should be part of a table or a loop, and the grouping is not properly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Smart Form: Go to the Smart Forms transaction (SMARTFORMS) and open the form where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Locate the Field: Identify the field that is causing