How To Fix TD070 - WARNING: Format identifier & unknown and therefore ignored

TD070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 070

• Message text: WARNING: Format identifier & unknown and therefore ignored

What causes this issue?

An unknown format identifier was read during import of the transport
object.

System Response

The corresponding line is ignored in the transport file.

How to fix this error?

Either the transport file contains an error or this version of the
object import program does not "know" the identifier used within the
transport object. However, an attempt is still made to import the
object. Please check that the object in the target system is complete
using the corresponding maintenance transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TD070 - Details

• The SAP error message TD070, which states "WARNING: Format identifier & unknown and therefore ignored," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when the system encounters an unrecognized format identifier in the layout or print program. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect formatting codes, missing definitions, or issues with the print layout.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Format Identifier: The format identifier specified in the SAPscript or Smart Form is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo or an outdated format code.
  Missing Definitions: The format identifier may not be defined in the system or may have been removed or changed in a recent update.
  Compatibility Issues: If the script or form was created in an older version of SAP, it may contain format identifiers that are no longer supported in the current version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Format Identifiers: Review the SAPscript or Smart Form for any format identifiers