How To Fix SMARTFORMS197 - Enter a language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Enter a language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS197 - Enter a language ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS197: "Enter a language" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a Smart Form, but the system requires you to specify a language for the form. This is necessary because Smart Forms can be language-dependent, and the system needs to know which language version of the form you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Language Not Specified: The most common cause of this error is that the language field is left blank when you are trying to create or edit a Smart Form.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the Smart Form or the user settings that do not specify a default language.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify a Language:
  
  When you are in the Smart Forms transaction (transaction code SMARTFORMS), ensure that you enter a valid language code in the language field. Common language codes include:
  
  EN for English
  DE for German
  FR for French
  
  
  After entering the language code, try to save or activate the Smart Form again.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has a default language set. You can check this in the user settings (transaction code SU01 for user maintenance).
  If necessary, update your user profile to include a default language.
  
  
  
  Review Smart Form Configuration:
  
  If you are working with a Smart Form that is supposed to support multiple languages, ensure that the necessary translations and language settings are correctly configured in the Smart Form.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the Smart Form to ensure that it works correctly with the specified language.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms: Smart Forms is a tool in SAP that allows users to create and maintain forms for print layout. It is often used for invoices, purchase orders, and other documents.
  Language Handling in SAP: SAP supports multiple languages, and many forms and reports can be generated in different languages based on user settings and configurations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create or modify Smart Forms.
  SE78: To manage SAPScript and Smart Forms.
  SU01: To manage user profiles and settings.
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance, as there may be underlying configuration issues that need to be addressed.