How To Fix TD407 - Paragraph & is not defined in style &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Paragraph & is not defined in style &

What causes this issue?

A paragraph is used in the document which is not defined in the
corresponding style.

System Response

The default paragraph of the style is used for text formatting.

How to fix this error?

Please use a paragraph defined in the style or the paragraph tag '*'
for the default paragraph.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD407 - Paragraph & is not defined in style & ?

  The SAP error message TD407, which states "Paragraph & is not defined in style &," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an issue with the formatting or definition of text elements in a form. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a paragraph format that has not been defined in the specified style.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Paragraph Definition: The paragraph format that is being referenced in the form is not defined in the associated style.
  Incorrect Style Assignment: The style assigned to the form may not include the paragraph format being used.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the paragraph name or style name in the form or script.
  Changes in Styles: If styles or paragraphs were modified or deleted after the form was created, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Paragraph Definitions:
  
  Go to the SAPscript or Smart Forms transaction (e.g., SE71 for SAPscript or SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).
  Verify that the paragraph format being referenced is defined in the style being used. You can do this by checking the style settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Style Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the correct style is assigned to the form. If the style has been changed, update the form to use the correct style that contains the necessary paragraph definitions.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the names of the paragraphs and styles in your form for any typographical errors. Ensure that they match exactly with the definitions in the style.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Modify Styles:
  
  If the paragraph format is missing, you may need to create a new paragraph format or modify the existing style to include the required paragraph.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the form again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE71 for SAPscript
  SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on creating and managing styles and paragraphs in SAPscript and Smart Forms.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD407 error and ensure that your forms are correctly formatted.