How To Fix TD145 - Name of page format & invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Name of page format & invalid

What causes this issue?

The name of the page format &V1& is invalid as it begins with
"&V1(1)&".

System Response

The entry is invalid.

How to fix this error?

Names of page formats cannot begin with "X" or "0".."9".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD145 - Name of page format & invalid ?

  The SAP error message TD145, which states "Name of page format & invalid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the page format name specified in a print layout or output configuration. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when printing forms, reports, or documents in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Page Format Name: The specified page format name does not exist in the SAP system or is incorrectly spelled.
  Missing Configuration: The page format may not have been defined in the SAP system, or it may have been deleted or not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the page format may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified page format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Page Format Name:
  
  Verify the page format name in the configuration settings. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches an existing page format in the system.
  You can check the page formats in transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) under the "Page Formats" section.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Page Format:
  
  If the page format does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code SPAD.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you can modify it to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that the page format was included. If not, you may need to transport it again.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the page format. You can check this in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - for managing spool requests and page formats.
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink - for managing forms and layouts.
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance - for maintaining SAPscript forms.
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring page formats and troubleshooting printing issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to TD145.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.