How To Fix SMARTFORMS600 - Characteristic &1 does not exist (enter valid characteristic)

SMARTFORMS600 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 600

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist (enter valid characteristic)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS600 - Characteristic &1 does not exist (enter valid characteristic) ?

  The SAP error message "SMARTFORMS600 Characteristic &1 does not exist (enter valid characteristic)" typically occurs when you are working with Smart Forms and trying to access a characteristic that is not defined or does not exist in the context you are using it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to use a characteristic in a Smart Form that is not available in the data context or when there is a typo in the characteristic name.
  
  Cause:
  
  Typographical Error: The characteristic name might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the Smart Form.
  Non-existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not exist in the relevant data structure or context.
  Data Context Issues: The data context from which you are trying to retrieve the characteristic may not include the characteristic you are referencing.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes in the underlying data model (e.g., changes