How To Fix TD228 - No versions of style & exist yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 228

• Message text: No versions of style & exist yet

What causes this issue?

There are no versions of style &V1& in the data base.

How to fix this error?

There is a maximum of 3 versions of a style per language:
an active version
a revised or saved SAP version
a revised customer version.
If it is the customer's SAP System, the SAP version available is then a
saved SAP original version. The active version is always that of the
customer.
If it is the SAP System at SAP, this version is always the version
which has just been revised by SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD228 - No versions of style & exist yet ?

  The SAP error message TD228 "No versions of style & exist yet" typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when you are trying to access or use a style that has not been defined or created in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find any versions of the specified style.
  Cause:
  
  Style Not Created: The style you are trying to use has not been created in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Style Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name in the style reference.
  Transport Issues: If the style was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not exist there.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the style.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Style:
  
  Go to transaction code SE78 (for SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  Create the required style if it does not exist. Ensure that you define at least one version of the style.
  
  
  
  Check Style Name:
  
  Verify that the style name you are using in your form or script is correct. Check for any typos or case sensitivity issues.
  
  
  
  Transport the Style:
  
  If the style exists in another environment, ensure that it is properly transported to the current environment. Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the style. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you are still facing issues, you can debug the program or form to see where the style is being called and what parameters are being passed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript: A text processing tool used for designing and printing forms in SAP.
  Smart Forms: A more modern alternative to SAPscript for designing forms, which allows for easier maintenance and does not require programming knowledge.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE78: For managing SAPscript styles.
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For SAPscript form maintenance.
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.