How To Fix SMARTFORMS590 - Only the old internal form can be displayed (error in table &1)

SMARTFORMS590 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Only the old internal form can be displayed (error in table &1)

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SMARTFORMS590 - Details

• The SAP error message SMARTFORMS590 indicates that there is an issue with the internal form being used in Smart Forms. Specifically, the message states that "Only the old internal form can be displayed," which typically means that there is a problem with the data in the specified table (denoted as &1 in the error message).
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error often arises due to inconsistencies or corruption in the data stored in the relevant database table that Smart Forms is trying to access.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a Smart Form or if the form has been modified, the system may be trying to access an outdated or incompatible version.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be discrepancies in the data or configuration.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The required data for the Smart Form may not be present