How To Fix TD320 - Print control must be empty or begin with "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Print control must be empty or begin with "&"

What causes this issue?

A name was specified for a print control which does not begin with the
defined character combination.

System Response

The name is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Please select a name for the print control which begins with the
specified character combination. If you do not want to define a print
control, fill the complete field with blanks.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD320 - Print control must be empty or begin with "&" ?

  The SAP error message TD320, which states "Print control must be empty or begin with '&'", typically occurs when there is an issue with the print control settings in the SAP system. This error is related to the configuration of print controls in the output management system, particularly when dealing with print layouts and forms.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Print Control: The print control field in the output request is either filled with invalid characters or does not conform to the expected format. The print control should either be empty or start with the ampersand character (&).
  Custom Print Layouts: If you are using custom print layouts or forms, they may not be configured correctly, leading to this error.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type settings in the SAP system may not be set up properly, causing the print control to be incorrectly populated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Print Control Field:
  
  Ensure that the print control field is either empty or starts with &. You can check this in the output request or the relevant transaction where the print control is being set.
  
  
  
  Review Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration. Ensure that the settings for the output type you are using are correct and that the print control is defined properly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Custom Forms:
  
  If you are using custom forms, review the form design in transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) to ensure that the print control is being handled correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program that is generating the output to see how the print control is being set. This can help identify if there is a logic error in the code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific output type or form you are using. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can help resolve the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the TD320 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms
  SE71: For SAPscript forms
  
  
  Output Management: Familiarize yourself with the output management concepts in SAP, including how print controls work and how they are configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the TD320 error in your SAP system.