How To Fix SMARTFORMS272 - The chosen combination of activated events is not allowed

SMARTFORMS272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 272

• Message text: The chosen combination of activated events is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The combination of certain events is not permitted if the events are
mutually exclusive. There is no point in simulataneously activating the
events "Only on first page" and "Not on first page" or "Only after end
of main window" and "Only before end of main window".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Avoid the combination of the above events.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS272 - The chosen combination of activated events is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS272 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of events that have been activated in a Smart Form. This error typically arises when the event handling in the Smart Form is not configured correctly, leading to an invalid combination of events being triggered.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Event Combination: Certain events in Smart Forms cannot be used together. For example, you might have activated both the OnOutput and OnPrepare events for the same node, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Node Configuration: The configuration of nodes in the Smart Form may not align with the expected event handling logic.
  Missing Event Handlers: If an event is activated but does not have a corresponding handler or logic defined, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMARTFORMS272 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Event Configuration:
  
  Open the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS.
  Check the nodes where events are activated.