How To Fix TD102 - Outline level 1 is expected here

TD102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Outline level 1 is expected here

What causes this issue?

1 was not specified as the outline level for the "highest-level"
paragraph in the outline hierarchy.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The outline level of the "highest-level" paragraph in an outline
hierarchy must always be 1. All lower outline paragraphs are numbered
upwards from there, 2, 3, etc. Please enter the value 1 for the outline
level.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD102 - Outline level 1 is expected here ?

  The SAP error message TD102, which states "Outline level 1 is expected here," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a document that involves a hierarchical structure, such as a purchasing document, sales order, or other master data that uses outline agreements or item categories.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when the system expects a specific level of hierarchy (in this case, level 1) but finds that the data provided does not meet the expected structure. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered data that does not conform to the expected outline structure.
  Missing Data: Required fields or levels in the hierarchy may not have been filled out.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the expected outline levels.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not support the expected outline levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD102 error, you can take the