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

SMARTFORMS153 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SMARTFORMS153 - Details

• The SAP error message SMARTFORMS153 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a field symbol in a Smart Form. Specifically, the error states that the name of the field symbol must start with '<' and end with '>'. This is a requirement for field symbols in Smart Forms to ensure they are correctly recognized and processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  A field symbol is defined incorrectly in the Smart Form.
  The field symbol name does not adhere to the required syntax, which mandates that it starts with '<' and ends with '>'.
  There may be a typo or formatting issue in the field symbol name.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Smart Form: Go to the Smart Forms transaction (SMARTFORMS) and open the Smart Form that is generating the error.
  
  
  Locate the Field Symbol: Navigate to the area of the Smart Form where the field symbol is defined or