How To Fix TD436 - Paragraph & is not defined in form &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 436

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD436 - Paragraph & is not defined in form & ?

  The SAP error message TD436, which states "Paragraph & is not defined in form &," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is a reference to a paragraph format that has not been defined in the specified form. This can happen during the printing or output generation process when the system tries to access a paragraph format that does not exist or is incorrectly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Paragraph Format: The specified paragraph format is not defined in the form.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the paragraph format or the form name.
  Form Changes: If the form has been modified or transported from one system to another, the paragraph formats may not have been included or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from a development environment to a production environment, the transport might not have included all necessary objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Paragraph Formats:
  
  Go to the SAPscript or Smart Forms transaction (e.g., SE71 for SAPscript or SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).
  Open the form in question and check the paragraph formats defined within it.
  Ensure that the paragraph format referenced in the error message exists.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Paragraph Format:
  
  If the paragraph format is missing, you can create it by defining a new paragraph format in the form.
  Ensure that the paragraph format has the necessary attributes (like alignment, indentation, etc.) as required.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the paragraph format and form name in the code or configuration where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  You may need to re-transport the form or the associated paragraph formats.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript: A legacy tool for creating forms in SAP. It uses a combination of text elements and formatting options.
  Smart Forms: A more modern tool for creating forms in SAP that allows for easier design and maintenance compared to SAPscript.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: For SAPscript forms.
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on creating and managing forms and paragraph formats.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP Basis or ABAP developer for further investigation.