How To Fix TD134 - Form &1 language &2 is inconsistent in the text file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Form &1 language &2 is inconsistent in the text file

What causes this issue?

An inconsistency occurred in the text data base.

System Response

The form cannot be loaded in the language selected.

How to fix this error?

This error should not occur. Please contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD134 - Form &1 language &2 is inconsistent in the text file ?

  The SAP error message TD134 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the text file for a specific form and language. This typically occurs when the text elements for a form (like a print form or a smart form) are not properly maintained or are missing for the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The text elements for the specified form in the specified language are not maintained in the system.
  Inconsistent Language Settings: The language settings in the form or the text file do not match the language settings in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the text elements to be incomplete or inconsistent.
  Development Errors: Errors during the development of the form or text elements can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Elements:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE71 (for SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  Open the form in question and check if the text elements are maintained for the specified language.
  If they are missing, you will need to create or maintain the text elements for that language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in the form match the language settings in the SAP system.
  You can check the language settings in the user profile or in the transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the text elements.
  If necessary, re-transport the form ensuring that all relevant text elements are included.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the form to ensure that it works correctly in the specified language.
  Use transaction codes like SMARTFORMS or SE71 to preview the form and check for any remaining issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining forms and text elements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE71 (SAPscript), SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms), SE78 (for form maintenance).
  Language Codes: Ensure you are using the correct language codes as per SAP standards (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD134 error and ensure that your forms are correctly set up for the specified languages.