How To Fix TD561 - Default paragraph & is not defined in form

TD561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Default paragraph & is not defined in form

What causes this issue?

No default paragraph has been specified for the form, or the paragraph
specified is not defined in the form.

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?

Please enter a paragraph defined in the form as the default paragraph
or create a new paragraph which can then be used as a 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 TD561 - Default paragraph & is not defined in form ?

  The SAP error message TD561, which states "Default paragraph & is not defined in form," typically occurs when there is an issue with the text elements in a form or layout in SAPscript or Smart Forms. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a paragraph format that has not been defined or is missing in the form.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Paragraph Format: The specified paragraph format (denoted by the "&" in the error message) is not defined in the form or layout.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form being called may not be the correct one, or it may not have been properly activated.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another, the transport might not have included all necessary components.
  Changes in the Form: If changes were made to the form or its associated styles and the changes were not saved or activated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Paragraph Formats:
  
  Go to the SAPscript