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

TD320 - Overview

• 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