How To Fix TD146 - Form &1 does not exist in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Form &1 does not exist in language &2

What causes this issue?

The form &V1& does not exist in the language &V2&.

System Response

It is not possible to convert the original language to &V2&.

How to fix this error?

First create the form &V2& in the language &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD146 - Form &1 does not exist in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message TD146 indicates that a specific form (identified by &1) does not exist in the specified language (identified by &2). This error typically occurs when trying to print or display a form (like an invoice, purchase order, etc.) in a language for which the form has not been created or maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form: The form has not been created or is not available in the specified language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the available forms.
  Transport Issues: The form may exist in the development environment but has not been transported to the production environment.
  Form Deletion: The form may have been deleted or is inactive in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) to check if the form exists in the specified language.
  If the form does not exist, you may need to create it or copy it from another language version.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Form:
  
  If the form is missing, you can create it using the appropriate transaction (SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript).
  If the form exists in another language, you can copy it and translate the necessary text elements into the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01).
  Verify that the language is supported in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport the Form:
  
  If the form exists in the development environment but not in production, ensure that it has been properly transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms management.
  SE71: For SAPscript form management.
  SE78: For managing SAPscript and Smart Forms.
  SU01: For user profile management.
  
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.) to ensure you are referencing the correct language.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to form management and language settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD146 error and ensure that the required form is available in the specified language.