How To Fix SMARTFORMS221 - Name & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Name & is invalid

What causes this issue?

The name of a subobject within a Smart Form can only consist of
letters, digits, and underscores (_). The first character has to be a
letter.
As a special case, a percentage sign (%) is also permitted as the first
character. A percentage sign is used to automatically generate names.
You should therefore not use a percentage sign for your own name.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS221 - Name & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message "SMARTFORMS221 Name & is invalid" typically occurs when you are trying to access or create a Smart Form with an invalid name. This error can arise due to several reasons, including naming conventions not being followed or the Smart Form not existing in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Name Format: The name of the Smart Form does not adhere to the naming conventions set by SAP. For example, it may contain special characters or exceed the maximum length.
  Non-Existent Smart Form: You may be trying to access a Smart Form that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Smart Form.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form was transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the Smart Form name follows the SAP naming conventions. Typically, Smart Form names should start with a letter and can include letters, numbers, and underscores. They should not exceed 30 characters.
  
  
  Verify Existence: Check if the Smart Form exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Smart Forms transaction (transaction code SMARTFORMS) and searching for the Smart Form by name.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the Smart Form. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the Smart Form was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported into the target system. You can check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  Create a New Smart Form: If the Smart Form does not exist and you need it, you can create a new Smart Form with a valid name.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create, modify, or display Smart Forms.
  SE80: Object Navigator, where you can also find Smart Forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Smart Forms for detailed guidelines on naming conventions and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to Smart Forms and this error message.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.