SMARTFORMS field displaying string literal instead of a variable's value

[bmierzwi]

Hello,

I have a trouble with SMARTFORMS. I need to add a new column to display the Customs Number on an export invoice.
I have recently upgraded my SAP version from 7.30 to 7.60 and the default editor of text fields didn't work. When I tried to reference a variable which value should be displayed in a particular field - it was blank. All the fields that were already added and working correctly (all fine on the invoice document itself) just didn't display anything. See below:

I found the information that this is because the default editor doesn't work above SAP 7.40 version and I need to change the editor used by SMARTFORMS to MS Word (SE38 -> RSCPSETEDITOR -> F8 -> Mark both checkboxes -> Activate).

Indeed - that made the variables referenced in every field visible

The problem is - my CUSTOM_WEREHOUSE_NUMBER_I which I am adding does not work correctly. Instead of displaying the variable I am referencing, like all other fields do correctly, it displays what I added in the editor as a string ltieral:
1. The variable is added as one of the globals, just like &l_kraj_poch& which is fine:

2. It is referenced correctly in the editor for the field (in the same manner as &l_kraj_poch&):

3. But the result is a string literal instead of an actual value from the code

Any ideas what I am doing wrong? Thanks in advance.

Kind Regards,

[zeshanshafqat79]

Please consult with your sap basis consultant. your sap GUI has some missing patch of smartform editor.

[Sandra_Rossi]

No need to tell us the solution for the first part of your question (that is not a question in fact). It has been already asked and answered many times in the forum. It also mistakes few people who answer, as you can see.

[Sandra_Rossi]

You have two solutions to enter a variable name. As you saw, you must not type &L_STAWN& directly in the text, it will consider this as plain text, not as variable.

Instead, you must use one of the two buttons:

> displays a dialog where you can type &L_STAWN& and it will then be considered as a variable.

> displays a dialog where the raw text is displayed, here you can type &L_STAWN& and it will be considered as a variable.

[bmierzwi]

Thank you, this solution resolved my problem. 🙂 I added the variable with the button with a green plus and it's displayed properly. You save my life once again.

[SugguSandeep]

Hi bmierzwi,

I hope you are doing well 🙂

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Firstly i advise to clear with the concept check out this document & get revise it it will be very helpful

Document Link : Smartforms Concept & Practical

Once check out this question which is similar to you

SAP Community Question for this Question i had given answer check it out : Answer

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I hope you will find the Solution,

Reward It, If it helps you 🙂

Thanks,

Suggu Sandeep.

[bmierzwi]

Thank you for the tips. I added the first section thinking that to explain what my problem is, I should explain why I might be in this place to begin with.