How To Fix SMARTFORMS226 - You cannot combine boxes with tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 226

• Message text: You cannot combine boxes with tables

&CAUSE& Boxes and shadings in a Smart Form cannot contain tables or
templates. Similarly, table elements and template elements cannot be
framed or shaded.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS226 - You cannot combine boxes with tables ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS226 ("You cannot combine boxes with tables") typically occurs when you are trying to combine a box and a table in a way that is not allowed in Smart Forms. This error is related to the layout design of Smart Forms, where certain elements cannot be nested or combined due to the way they are rendered.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to place a table inside a box or vice versa.
  The layout structure does not support the combination of these two elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Rearrange the Layout:
  
  Instead of placing a table inside a box, try to place them in separate areas of the Smart Form. For example, you can have the box and the table in different nodes of the form.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Structure:
  
  If you need to visually group the table and the box, consider using a different layout structure, such