How To Fix SMARTFORMS170 - Graphic '&1' (object '&2', ID '&3') does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Graphic '&1' (object '&2', ID '&3') does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS170 - Graphic '&1' (object '&2', ID '&3') does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS170 indicates that a graphic (image) referenced in a Smart Form does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when the Smart Form is trying to access a graphic that has not been uploaded or is incorrectly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Graphic: The graphic file (e.g., logo or image) has not been uploaded to the SAP system.
  Incorrect Object ID: The object ID or name used in the Smart Form is incorrect or does not match the uploaded graphic.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the graphic may not have been transported along with it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the graphic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Upload the Graphic:
  
  Go to transaction SE78 (SAPScript Form Graphics Management).
  Check if the graphic is listed. If not, upload the graphic file using the appropriate format (e.g., BMP, JPG, GIF).
  Ensure that the graphic is assigned the correct object type and ID.
  
  
  
  Verify Object ID:
  
  Open the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS.
  Check the graphic node in the Smart Form and ensure that the object ID and name match the uploaded graphic.
  
  
  
  Transport the Graphic:
  
  If the Smart Form was transported, ensure that the graphic was also included in the transport request. You may need to manually transport the graphic if it was missed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the graphic. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the Smart Form again to ensure that the graphic is displayed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE78: For managing graphics in SAP.
  SMARTFORMS: For creating and modifying Smart Forms.
  
  
  
  Graphic Formats: Ensure that the graphic is in a supported format (e.g., BMP, JPG, GIF) and that it meets the size requirements for display in Smart Forms.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing graphics and Smart Forms.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS170 error and ensure that the graphic is correctly displayed in your Smart Form.