How To Fix SMARTFORMS234 - The number of lines must be between 1 and 10

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 234

• Message text: The number of lines must be between 1 and 10

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS234 - The number of lines must be between 1 and 10 ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS234 indicates that there is an issue with the number of lines specified in a Smart Form. Specifically, it states that the number of lines must be between 1 and 10. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process or print a Smart Form that has a configuration or data issue related to the number of lines being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The Smart Form may be configured to expect a certain number of lines, and the data being passed to it exceeds this limit.
  Data Issues: The data being fed into the Smart Form might contain more entries than the Smart Form is designed to handle.
  Loop Control: If you are using a loop in the Smart Form to display multiple lines, the loop might be incorrectly set up, leading to more lines being processed than allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Smart Form Configuration:
  
  Open the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS.
  Review the settings for the table or loop that is causing the issue. Ensure that the maximum number of lines is set correctly.
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to allow for more lines or limit the data being passed to the Smart Form.
  
  
  
  Review Data Passed to Smart Form:
  
  Check the data being passed to the Smart Form in the ABAP program or function module that calls the Smart Form.
  Ensure that the data does not exceed the expected number of lines. If it does, consider filtering or limiting the data before passing it to the Smart Form.
  
  
  
  Adjust Loop Control:
  
  If you are using a loop in the Smart Form, ensure that the loop is correctly set up to handle the number of lines you expect.
  You may need to add conditions to limit the number of lines processed in the loop.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the Smart Form again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the output is as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Smart Forms for best practices and guidelines on handling data and configuring forms.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to Smart Forms and this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the ABAP program that calls the Smart Form to trace the data being passed and identify where the issue arises.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS234 error and ensure that your Smart Form functions correctly.