How To Fix SMARTFORMS185 - Enter the name, the typing, and the reference type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Enter the name, the typing, and the reference type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS185 - Enter the name, the typing, and the reference type ?

  The SAP error message "SMARTFORMS185: Enter the name, the typing, and the reference type" typically occurs when you are working with Smart Forms in SAP and you are trying to create or modify a Smart Form but have not provided all the necessary information for a specific object, such as a text element, a field, or a function module.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Definition: You may not have filled in all the required fields when defining a new element or object in the Smart Form.
  Missing Parameters: The system requires specific parameters (name, type, reference type) to be defined for certain elements, and if any of these are missing, the error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: There might be an issue with how the Smart Form is configured, leading to missing or incorrect references.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Element Definition:
  
  Go to the Smart Form