How To Fix TD445 - START_FORM without parameters is not allowed here

TD445 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 445

• Message text: START_FORM without parameters is not allowed here

What causes this issue?

The function START_FORM was called without a form name being passed.

System Response

The function is ignored.

How to fix this error?

In order to output text in a form, the name must be specified either
when OPEN_FORM is called or with START_FORM afterwards. When START_FORM
is called, please pass the name of an existing and error-free form.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD445 - START_FORM without parameters is not allowed here ?

  The SAP error message TD445, which states "START_FORM without parameters is not allowed here," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript, the SAP tool for designing and printing forms. This error indicates that the START_FORM command is being used incorrectly, specifically without the required parameters.
  
  Cause:
  The START_FORM command is used to initiate a form in SAPscript, and it requires specific parameters to define the form's characteristics. If you attempt to call START_FORM without these parameters, SAP will throw the TD445 error. Common causes include:
  
  Missing Parameters: The START_FORM command is invoked without specifying the necessary parameters, such as the form name.
  Incorrect Syntax: There may be a syntax error in the script that leads to the command being interpreted incorrectly.
  Context Issues: The command might be placed in a context where it is not allowed, such as outside of a proper form or window definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD445 error, you can take the following