How To Fix SMARTFORMS254 - Enter the name of the line type

SMARTFORMS254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Enter the name of the line type

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS254 - Enter the name of the line type ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS254 ("Enter the name of the line type") typically occurs when you are working with Smart Forms in SAP and you have not specified a line type in a table or a similar structure. This error indicates that the system expects a line type to be defined for the table or the node you are working with, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Line Type: The most common cause of this error is that you have not defined a line type for a table or a node in your Smart Form.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the Smart Form is configured, leading to the absence of a required line type.
  Data Structure Issues: The data structure you are trying to use may not have a corresponding line type defined in the Smart Form.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMARTFORMS254 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Smart Form: Go