How To Fix SMARTFORMS445 - The tabs & are not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 445

• Message text: The tabs & are not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS445 - The tabs & are not unique ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS445 indicates that there is a problem with the tab names in your Smart Form. Specifically, it means that there are multiple tabs (or nodes) with the same name, which is not allowed because each tab must have a unique identifier.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have defined multiple tabs (or nodes) in your Smart Form with the same name.
  This can happen if you copy and paste tabs or if you inadvertently create tabs with identical names.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that all tab names in your Smart Form are unique. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the Smart Form: Go to transaction code SMARTFORMS and open the Smart Form that is generating the error.
  
  
  Check Tab Names: Navigate to the relevant sections of your Smart Form where tabs are defined. Look for the tabs that have the same name.
  
  
  Rename Tabs: Change the names of the duplicate tabs to ensure that each one has a unique name. You can do this by:
  
  Selecting the tab in the Smart Form.
  Modifying the name in the properties section.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate: After making the changes, save the Smart Form and activate it.
  
  
  Test the Smart Form: Run the Smart Form again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms: Smart Forms is a tool in SAP that allows users to create and maintain forms for mass printing in a more user-friendly way compared to SAPscript.
  Unique Identifiers: In programming and data management, unique identifiers are crucial for distinguishing between different entities. This principle applies to Smart Forms as well.
  Debugging: If you continue to encounter issues, consider using the debugging tools available in SAP to trace the execution of the Smart Form and identify any other potential issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS445 error and ensure that your Smart Form functions correctly.