How To Fix TD165 - There is no form for page format &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: There is no form for page format &1

What causes this issue?

You have selected a page format &V1& for which there is no identical
formatting type in the spool.

System Response

For the immediate printing of a text with this form, X_PAPER is used as
the default formatting type. The printout is unusable.
If a spool request is generated using this form and printing is
initiated in the spool, an error message is output. Printing is not
possible.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different page format.
If a text with this form and page format &V1& is to be output to a
printer (DEVICE = 'PRINTER'), both an identical formatting type and
this formatting type for the device types being used must be created.
For an output on the screen (DEVICE = 'SCREEN') the warning can be
ignored.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD165 - There is no form for page format &1 ?

  The SAP error message TD165, which states "There is no form for page format &1," typically occurs when the system cannot find a corresponding print form for the specified page format in the SAPscript or Smart Forms configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print documents, invoices, or other forms.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form: The specified page format does not have an associated form defined in the system.
  Incorrect Page Format: The page format specified in the print program or configuration may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Form Deletion: The form may have been deleted or not activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms) and check if the form for the specified page format exists.
  Ensure that the form is activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Page Format:
  
  Check the page format specified in the print program or configuration. Ensure it matches the existing forms.
  You can check the page format in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) under the "Output Devices" section.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Form:
  
  If the form does not exist, you may need to create a new form or modify an existing one to match the required page format.
  Ensure that the form is properly linked to the output type being used.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the form was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  In transaction NACE, check the output type configuration to ensure that the correct form is assigned to the output type being used.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the printing process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Maintenance
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on SAPscript and Smart Forms, as well as troubleshooting printing issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the TD165 error message in SAP.