How To Fix TD166 - There is no active original style &1 in client &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 166

• Message text: There is no active original style &1 in client &2

What causes this issue?

Style &V1& which you want to translate

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

does not exist in the current client &V2&
or
is currently being revised.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Translation is only possible when
the style &V1& has been copied to your client in the original language
or
the revised original style has been activated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD166 - There is no active original style &1 in client &2 ?

  The SAP error message TD166, which states "There is no active original style &1 in client &2," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when the system cannot find the specified original style (form style) in the specified client. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Original Style: The original style specified in the error message does not exist in the client you are working in. This could be due to the style not being created, deleted, or not transported to the client.
  Client-Specific Settings: The original style may exist in another client but not in the current client. SAP styles are client-specific, meaning they need to be created or transported to each client where they are needed.
  Transport Issues: If the original style was supposed to be transported from another system (like Development to Quality or Production), there may have been an issue with the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for the Original Style:
  
  Go to transaction SE78 (SAPscript forms) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) and check if the original style exists in the current client.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another client.
  
  
  
  Create the Original Style:
  
  If the style does not exist, you can create it using transaction SE78 for SAPscript or SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms. Ensure that you define the style correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport the Style:
  
  If the style exists in another client, you can transport it using the transport management system (TMS). Make sure the transport request containing the style is released and imported into the target client.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct client. Sometimes, users may accidentally log into the wrong client where the style does not exist.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the original style's purpose or how to create it, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE78: For managing SAPscript forms and styles.
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For SAPscript form maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for TD166 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify styles in the SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD166 error and ensure that the required original style is available in your SAP client.