How To Fix TD107 - The paragraph & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 107

• Message text: The paragraph & does not exist

What causes this issue?

An undefined paragraph was specified.

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?

Please specify a paragraph which has already been defined in the layout
set, or create a new paragraph which can then be used here.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD107 - The paragraph & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TD107 ("The paragraph & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when the system is unable to find a specified paragraph format in the text elements. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing text elements, or issues with the form design.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Paragraph Format: The specified paragraph format does not exist in the SAPscript or Smart Form.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the paragraph format name in the text element.
  Transport Issues: If the form or text elements were transported from one system to another, the paragraph format may not have been included in the transport.
  Incorrect Form Configuration: The form may not be correctly configured to reference the existing paragraph formats.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Paragraph Formats:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms).
  Check if the paragraph format specified in the error message exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your form.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Review the text elements in your form for any typographical errors in the paragraph format name.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including paragraph formats, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Form Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the form is correctly configured to use the existing paragraph formats. You may need to adjust the settings in the form to reference the correct formats.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the form again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript: A text processing tool in SAP used for designing and printing forms.
  Smart Forms: A more modern alternative to SAPscript for designing forms, which allows for easier maintenance and does not require programming knowledge.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: For SAPscript form maintenance.
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on creating and managing paragraph formats in SAPscript and Smart Forms.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.