How To Fix TD223 - Forms beginning with 'Y' or 'Z' are reserved for customers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Forms beginning with 'Y' or 'Z' are reserved for customers

What causes this issue?

As a customer, you have tried to create a style whose name does not
begin with 'Y' or 'Z'.
As an SAP employee, you have tried to create a style whose name begins
with 'Y' or 'Z'.

System Response

The initial letters 'Y' and 'Z' are reserved for customers, all others
for SAP.

How to fix this error?

Select a name with a valid initial letter.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD223 - Forms beginning with 'Y' or 'Z' are reserved for customers ?

  The SAP error message TD223 indicates that you are trying to access or use a form that begins with 'Y' or 'Z', which are reserved for customer-specific developments. This is a common restriction in SAP systems to ensure that standard forms are not overwritten or modified inappropriately.
  Cause:
  
  Form Naming Convention: In SAP, forms that start with 'Y' or 'Z' are typically reserved for customer-specific modifications or developments. This is a naming convention to differentiate between standard SAP forms and those created or modified by customers.
  Accessing Standard Forms: If you are trying to access a form that is not properly defined or does not exist in the system, you may encounter this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error may also arise due to insufficient authorizations to access or modify the specified form.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Form Name: Ensure that you are using the correct form name. If you are trying to access a standard SAP form, make sure it does not start with 'Y' or 'Z'.
  Create or Modify Forms: If you need to create or modify a form that starts with 'Y' or 'Z', you will need to do so in the SAP development environment (SE71 for Smart Forms, or SE78 for SAPscript) and ensure that you have the necessary authorizations.
  Consult with Development Team: If you are not the developer, consult with your SAP development team to see if the form you are trying to access is available or if it needs to be created.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the form. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to the error message TD223.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Smart Forms or SAPscript for more information on how to create and manage forms.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE71 (Smart Forms), SE78 (SAPscript), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for managing forms in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD223 error and successfully work with the forms in your SAP system.