How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER172 - Table definition &1 is unknown.

SSFCOMPOSER172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Table definition &1 is unknown.

What causes this issue?

You referred to definition &V1& to print a table, but this definition
is unknown.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

This is probably an internal error. Please contact the SAP hotline and
report the problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER172 - Table definition &1 is unknown. ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER172, which states "Table definition &1 is unknown," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Smart Forms or Adobe Forms when the system cannot find the definition of a specified table. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Defined: The table referenced in the form is not defined in the database or is not available in the current context.
  Incorrect Table Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the form where the table is referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another, the table definition may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection that prevent the system from accessing the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Definition: Verify that the table exists in the database. You can do this