How To Fix SMARTFORMS236 - Enter an address type or a valid field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Enter an address type or a valid field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS236 - Enter an address type or a valid field ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS236 typically occurs when you are working with Smart Forms and indicates that an address type or a valid field has not been specified. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to print or display a Smart Form that requires address information but the necessary data is missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Type: The address type is not specified in the Smart Form or the data passed to the Smart Form does not include a valid address type.
  Invalid Field: The field that is supposed to hold the address information is either not defined or is incorrectly referenced in the Smart Form.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the address information is being pulled may not be providing the expected data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Smart Form or the associated function module.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Type:
  
  Ensure