How To Fix TD518 - Page &1 window &2: Position &3 is defined more than once

TD518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Page &1 window &2: Position &3 is defined more than once

What causes this issue?

The position &V3& of the main window (MAIN) on page &V1& has been
defined several times.

How to fix this error?

Please define the main window on each page so that a position only
occurs once.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD518 - Page &1 window &2: Position &3 is defined more than once ?

  The SAP error message TD518 indicates that there is a problem with the definition of a position in a particular page and window. Specifically, it means that the same position (or coordinate) is defined more than once within the same page and window context. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when designing SAPscript forms or Smart Forms.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by:
  
  Duplicate Position Definitions: You have defined the same position for multiple elements (like text, graphics, or other fields) within the same window of a form.
  Incorrect Layout Configuration: The layout of the form may have overlapping or conflicting definitions that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD518 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Form Layout:
  
  Open the form in the SAPscript or Smart Forms editor.
  Navigate to the specific page and window mentioned in the error message.
  Review the elements defined in that window and check for any duplicate position