How To Fix SMARTFORMS240 - Specify a language or a valid field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Specify a language or a valid field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS240 - Specify a language or a valid field ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS240 ("Specify a language or a valid field") typically occurs when you are trying to execute or process a Smart Form without specifying a valid language or when the language field is not correctly populated. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when printing documents or generating output from Smart Forms.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Specification: The language parameter is not provided when calling the Smart Form.
  Invalid Language Code: The language code provided is not valid or recognized by the system.
  Field Mapping Issues: If the Smart Form is expecting a specific field to be populated with a language code and it is not, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Language: Ensure that you are passing a valid language code (e.g., 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German) when calling the Smart Form. This can usually be done in the function module or program that is invoking the Smart Form.
  Example:
  CALL_FUNCTION 'SMARTFORM_FUNCTION'
    EXPORTING
      LANGU = 'EN'  " Specify the language here
      ...
  
  
  Check Language Configuration: Verify that the language you are trying to use is installed and configured in your SAP system. You can check this in the SAP GUI under transaction code SMLT.
  
  
  Review Smart Form Design: Open the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS and check if there are any fields that are supposed to hold language values. Ensure that these fields are correctly mapped and populated in the calling program.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you can debug the program that is calling the Smart Form to see what values are being passed, especially the language parameter.
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements: If there are any user exits or enhancements that modify the parameters being passed to the Smart Form, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create or modify Smart Forms.
  SMLT: To manage languages in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Smart Forms for more detailed information on how to work with languages and Smart Forms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Smart Forms and language handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS240 error and successfully execute your Smart Form.