How To Fix SMARTFORMS153 - The name of the field symbol &1 must start with '<' and end with '>'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 153

• Message text: The name of the field symbol &1 must start with '<' and end with '>'

What causes this issue?

The name of a field symbol always has to start with '
<' and end with '>'. Other names are not permitted.

System Response

The operation was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Specify a field symbol name that starts with '
<' and ends with '>'.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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