How To Fix TD560 - Text element &1 is defined twice in window &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Text element &1 is defined twice in window &2

What causes this issue?

The text element is defined several times in the window.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

A text element can only be defined once per form window. Please delete
the double definitions of the text element or rename the text elements.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD560 - Text element &1 is defined twice in window &2 ?

  The SAP error message TD560 indicates that a text element (usually a text symbol or a text string) has been defined more than once within the same window in a SAPscript form. This can lead to confusion and conflicts when the system tries to render the text during document generation.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the duplication of text elements within the same window of a SAPscript form. This can happen if:
  
  The same text element is inadvertently created multiple times.
  A copy-paste operation was performed without updating the text element identifiers.
  There are multiple definitions of the same text symbol in the form.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD560 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Duplicate Text Elements:
  
  Go to the SAPscript form in transaction SE71 (or SE78 for Smart Forms).
  Open the specific window mentioned in the error message.
  Check the text elements defined in that window for duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove or Rename Duplicates:
  
  If you find that the same text element is defined more than once, you can either:
  
  Remove the duplicate definition.
  Rename one of the text elements to ensure that each text element has a unique identifier.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for References:
  
  Ensure that any references to the text elements in the form are updated accordingly if you decide to rename any of them.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the form and test it to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the output is as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SE78: SAPscript Form Maintenance for Smart Forms
  
  
  Text Elements: Text elements in SAPscript are defined using text symbols, which are typically referenced in the form layout to display dynamic text.
  Debugging: If you are unable to find the duplicates, you can use the debugging tools in SAP to step through the form processing to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD560 error and ensure that your SAPscript form functions correctly without any text element conflicts.