How To Fix SMARTFORMS495 - Type &1 does not exist

SMARTFORMS495 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 495

• Message text: Type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS495 - Type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS495 with the description "Type &1 does not exist" typically occurs when you are trying to use a Smart Form that references a non-existent or incorrectly specified data type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to print a Smart Form or when you are working with the Smart Forms transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Data Type: The data type specified in the Smart Form does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the data type has not been created or activated.
  Incorrect Function Module: If the Smart Form is called from a function module, the function module may not be correctly defined or may not be returning the expected data type.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form or its associated data types were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the