How To Fix TD403 - Style & is inactive and/or error in printer type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Style & is inactive and/or error in printer type &

What causes this issue?

The style allocated to the document contains errors or does not exist.

System Response

The formatting of the document was terminated.

How to fix this error?

If the style you have selected exists, check whether it is correct and
complete using the SAPscript style maintenance. If the style you have
selected does not exist, either allocate a style which already exists
to your document or create a new style which you can then use for your
document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD403 - Style & is inactive and/or error in printer type & ?

  The SAP error message TD403 typically indicates that there is an issue with the printer configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the specified printer style is inactive or that there is an error with the printer type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Printer Style: The printer style you are trying to use is not active in the SAP system. This can happen if the style was deleted or not properly configured.
  Printer Type Error: The printer type specified in the configuration may not be valid or may not match the printer being used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the output device in SAP, such as incorrect settings or missing parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer or printer style.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Style:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Navigate to the "Output Devices" section and check if the printer style is listed and active.
  If it is inactive, you can activate it or create a new printer style if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Printer Type:
  
  In the same SPAD transaction, check the configuration of the printer type associated with the output device.
  Ensure that the printer type is correctly defined and matches the physical printer being used.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Output Device:
  
  If the printer style or type is incorrect, you may need to reconfigure the output device.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly, including the device type, host spool access method, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer and printer styles.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test print to ensure that the configuration is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - for managing printers and spool requests.
  SP01: Spool Request - to view and manage spool requests.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring printers and troubleshooting printing issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to printer configuration and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD403 error and ensure that your printer configuration is correct. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.