How To Fix TD144 - Form &1 cannot be edited in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Form &1 cannot be edited in language &2

What causes this issue?

Form &V1& in language &V2& cannot be edited. The SAP original version
of form &V1& is active. As a customer, you want to revise or translate
a foreign language (language other than the original language). As long
as the SAP original version is active, you cannot translate any foreign
languages which are delivered by SAP.

How to fix this error?

Editing or translation of a foreign language by a customer is only
permitted if the customer has generated the form and the form is not
being revised.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD144 - Form &1 cannot be edited in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message TD144 indicates that a specific form (identified by &1) cannot be edited in the specified language (identified by &2). This error typically arises in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when trying to modify a form that is not available for editing in the selected language.
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The form may not have been translated or created in the specified language. SAP forms can be language-specific, and if the form is not available in the requested language, you will encounter this error.
  Form Status: The form might be in a status that does not allow editing, such as being locked or in a transport request that is not yet released.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit forms in the specified language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Availability:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the form (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript).
  Check if the form exists in the specified language. If it does not, you may need to create a translation or copy the form to the desired language.
  
  
  
  Create/Copy Form in Required Language:
  
  If the form is not available in the required language, you can create a new version of the form in that language or copy an existing version and translate it.
  
  
  
  Check Form Status:
  
  Ensure that the form is not locked or in a transport request that is not released. You can check the transport request status in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to edit forms in the specified language. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the steps to take, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or development team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: SAPscript form maintenance.
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms maintenance.
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer for checking transport requests.
  
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German) to ensure you are using the correct identifiers.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to form editing and language settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD144 error and successfully edit the form in the desired language.