How To Fix SMARTFORMS189 - Select SAPscript forms from any client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Select SAPscript forms from any client

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

When this option is chosen, SAPscript forms are read from all clients.
If forms with the same name appear in different clients in this
process, the Smart Forms generated by this report are differentiated by
the last digits in their names, for example, FORM_SF, FORM_SF000, and
FORM_SF001. These names are listed in the log that is generated by the
report.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS189 - Select SAPscript forms from any client ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS189 indicates that you are trying to access or use SAPscript forms from a client that does not have the necessary access or configuration to do so. This error typically arises when working with Smart Forms and SAPscript forms in the SAP environment.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Client-Specific Data: SAPscript forms are client-specific, meaning they are stored in a particular client and cannot be accessed from another client unless they are transported or copied.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the forms in the specified client.
  Incorrect Client Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow access to SAPscript forms from the current client.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMARTFORMS189 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Client: Ensure that you are logged into the correct client where the SAPscript forms are defined. You can check the client number in the SAP GUI at the top right corner.
  
  
  Access SAPscript Forms: If you need to access SAPscript forms from another client, you may need to transport the forms from the source client to the target client using the transport management system (TMS).
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that your user account has the necessary authorizations to access the SAPscript forms. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to ensure you have the right roles assigned.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE71 (for SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) to check if the forms exist in the client you are working in.
  
  
  Copy Forms: If you need to copy forms from one client to another, you can use the SE71 transaction to export and import forms or use the transport request to move them.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing SAPscript forms and Smart Forms.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript vs. Smart Forms: SAPscript is an older form technology, while Smart Forms is a newer, more flexible tool for designing forms in SAP. If possible, consider migrating to Smart Forms for better functionality and ease of use.
  Transport Management: Understanding how to use the transport management system (TMS) is crucial for moving objects between clients.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.