How To Fix SMARTFORMS222 - Variant name & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Variant name & is invalid

What causes this issue?

The name of a variant can only consist of letters, digits, and
underscores (_).

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 SMARTFORMS222 - Variant name & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message "SMARTFORMS222: Variant name & is invalid" typically occurs when you are trying to use a variant for a Smart Form that does not exist or is not correctly defined. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Variant: The variant name you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: The variant name may have been misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variant.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form and its variants were transported from another system, the variant may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variant Name:
  
  Verify that the variant name you are using is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  You can check existing variants in the Smart Forms transaction (SMARTFORMS) or in the relevant transaction where the Smart Form is being called.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, you can create a new variant in the Smart Forms transaction.
  If the variant exists but is not functioning correctly, you may need to modify it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Smart Form and its variants. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the Smart Form was transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the variant was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to transport the variant separately.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program that is calling the Smart Form to see if there are any additional issues or parameters being passed incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Smart Forms documentation for more details on how to create and manage variants.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to Smart Forms and variants.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "SMARTFORMS222: Variant name & is invalid" error and successfully use the desired Smart Form variant.