How To Fix SMARTFORMS216 - Enter a table name for the LOOP loop

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Enter a table name for the LOOP loop

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS216 - Enter a table name for the LOOP loop ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS216 indicates that there is an issue with a LOOP command in a Smart Form where a table name has not been specified. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create a loop over a table in your Smart Form, but the system cannot find a valid table name to loop through.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Table Name: The LOOP command in the Smart Form does not have a specified table name.
  Incorrect Context: The context in which the LOOP is being used does not have a valid table or internal table defined.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the table name or the table may not be defined in the Smart Form.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMARTFORMS216 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the LOOP Command:
  
  Open the Smart Form in the Smart Forms transaction (SMARTFORMS).
  Navigate to the section where the LOOP command is used.
  Ensure that you have specified a valid table name in the LOOP command.
  
  
  
  Define the Table:
  
  If the table is not defined, you need to create an internal table in the Smart Form.
  Go to the "Global Settings" of the Smart Form and define the necessary internal table in the "Global Definitions" section.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Retrieval:
  
  Ensure that the data you are trying to loop through is being correctly retrieved in the associated driver program.
  Check that the internal table is populated with data before the Smart Form is called.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the table name in the LOOP command to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Test the Smart Form:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the Smart Form to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms: Smart Forms is a tool in SAP that allows users to create and maintain forms for mass printing in a more user-friendly way compared to SAPscript.
  LOOP Command: The LOOP command is used in Smart Forms to iterate over an internal table, allowing you to print multiple lines of data.
  Driver Program: The program that calls the Smart Form and provides the data to be printed. Ensure that the internal table is filled with data before calling the Smart Form.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS216 error and successfully implement the LOOP functionality in your Smart Form.