How To Fix TD238 - Style &1, language &2, from client &3 is displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Style &1, language &2, from client &3 is displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD238 - Style &1, language &2, from client &3 is displayed ?

  The SAP error message TD238 typically indicates an issue related to the text or style settings in the SAP system. The message format suggests that there is a problem with a specific style and language configuration for a particular client.
  Cause:
  The error message TD238 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Style Definition: The specified style (&1) may not be defined in the system for the specified language (&2) in the specified client (&3).
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings for the client may not be properly configured, leading to the inability to retrieve the style.
  Transport Issues: If the style was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the style or language settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD238 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Style Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE78 (SAP Archive Link) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check if the style is defined for the specified language and client.
  If the style is missing, you may need to create it or import it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings for the client are correctly configured. You can check this in the client settings or by using transaction SCC4.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the style was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. You can use transaction SE01 or SE09 to review transport requests.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the style and language settings. You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE78, SE80, SCC4, SU01, SE01, SE09
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TD238 error message in your SAP system.