How To Fix TD202 - The next outline level for &1 is &2

TD202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: The next outline level for &1 is &2

What causes this issue?

An incorrect outline level was specified for an outline paragraph.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The outline level of the "highest-level" paragraph of an outline
hierarchy must always be 1. All lower outline paragraphs are numbered
upwards from 1 (2, 3, etc.). If a new outline paragraph is created, it
must have the next free outline level. Please enter the value specified
in the message as the outline level for the paragraph.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD202 - The next outline level for &1 is &2 ?

  The SAP error message TD202 ("The next outline level for &1 is &2") typically occurs in the context of SAP's hierarchical data structures, such as when working with outlines in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the structure of the outline levels, specifically that the next level of the outline is not defined correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The error usually arises when the system expects a certain outline level (e.g., a sub-level) to be defined, but it is either missing or incorrectly specified.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that define the outline levels, such as missing entries or incorrect relationships between levels.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the outline may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in expected levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Outline Configuration: Review the configuration of the outline in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OMC1 for maintaining outlines). Ensure that