How To Fix TD119 - Paragraph & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Paragraph & already exists

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a paragraph which already exists.

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 select a paragraph tag not yet used in the layout set as the
code for the new paragraph.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD119 - Paragraph & already exists ?

  The SAP error message TD119, which states "Paragraph & already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when you are trying to create or modify a paragraph format that already exists in the system. This error indicates that the paragraph format you are attempting to define has already been defined with the same name.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a new paragraph format with a name that is already in use.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems, there may be conflicts if the same paragraph format exists in both the source and target systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Paragraph Formats:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms).
  Check the list of existing paragraph formats to see if the one you are trying to create already exists.
  If it does exist, you can either modify the existing format or choose a different name for your new paragraph format.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Paragraph:
  
  If you want to create a new paragraph format, simply choose a different name that does not conflict with existing formats.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If this error arises during a transport, ensure that the target system does not already have the same paragraph format. You may need to adjust your transport request or resolve conflicts.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Format:
  
  If the existing paragraph format is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations) or modify it to suit your requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: For SAPscript forms.
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing paragraph formats in SAPscript and Smart Forms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify paragraph formats in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD119 error and successfully manage your paragraph formats in SAP.