Message type: E = Error
Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts
Message number: 164
Message text: Name for target form is not allowed with generic form name
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TD164
- Name for target form is not allowed with generic form name ?The SAP error message TD164 ("Name for target form is not allowed with generic form name") typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an issue with the naming conventions used for forms or when a generic form name is being used incorrectly.
Cause: Generic Form Name: The error usually arises when a generic form name (like a wildcard or a placeholder) is used in a context where a specific form name is expected. For example, if you are trying to use a generic form name in a print program or a function module that requires a specific form name, this error will be triggered. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the output type or the assignment of the form to the output type may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to resolve the form name properly. Form Name Restrictions: SAP has specific rules regarding naming conventions
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