How To Fix TD103 - The next outline level for &1 is &2

TD103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: The next outline level for &1 is &2

What causes this issue?

An incorrect outline level was entered for an outline paragraph.

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 of an outline
hierarchy must always be 1. All lower outline paragraphs are numbered
upwards from there, 2, 3, etc. If a new outline paragraph is created,
it will have the next free outline level. Please enter the value
specified in the message as the outline level for the paragraph.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD103 - The next outline level for &1 is &2 ?

  The SAP error message TD103 ("The next outline level for &1 is &2") typically occurs in the context of SAP's hierarchical data structures, such as when working with outlines in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the structure of the outline levels, where the system is unable to find the expected next level for a given outline element.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The outline levels may not be correctly defined, leading to a mismatch between the expected and actual levels.
  Missing Data: The next level of the outline may not exist in the database, which can happen if the data was not properly maintained or if there are inconsistencies in the data entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how outlines are structured or displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Outline Configuration: Review the configuration of the outline in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction codes like