How To Fix TD271 - No styles were found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 271

• Message text: No styles were found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD271 - No styles were found ?

  The SAP error message TD271 ("No styles were found") typically occurs when the system is unable to find the required styles for a particular document or output format. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating print layouts, forms, or other output types in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Styles: The required style definitions for the output format are not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output device or form may not be correctly configured to use the available styles.
  Transport Issues: If styles were transported from one system to another, they may not have been included or may not have been activated properly.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the styles.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Style Availability:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE78 (SAP Archive Link) or SE71 (SAPscript) to check if the required styles are defined and available in the system.
  If styles are missing, you may need to create or import them.
  
  
  
  Review Output Device Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the output device in transaction SPAD. Ensure that the device is set up to use the correct styles.
  Verify that the correct form is assigned to the output device.
  
  
  
  Transport Styles:
  
  If styles were supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure they were included and successfully imported into the target system.
  Use transaction SE01 to review transport requests.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the styles. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  If you are using Smart Forms or Adobe Forms, ensure that the form is correctly configured to reference the styles.
  In transaction SMARTFORMS, check the form for any references to styles and ensure they are valid.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is generating the output to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for TD271 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to forms and output management for more detailed guidance on configuring styles and forms.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the TD271 error message in SAP.