How To Fix SMARTFORMS206 - Specify a form name or text name

SMARTFORMS206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Specify a form name or text name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS206 - Specify a form name or text name ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS206 indicates that a form name or text name has not been specified when trying to execute or process a Smart Form. This error typically occurs in the context of printing or generating output from a Smart Form.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Form Name: The form name is not provided in the function module call or in the transaction where the Smart Form is being executed.
  Incorrect Function Module Call: The function module used to call the Smart Form may not be correctly specified.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Smart Form or the associated print program.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Smart Form.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMARTFORMS206 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Form Name:
  
  Ensure that you are providing a valid Smart Form name in the relevant function module or transaction. The