How To Fix TD766 - Too many character formats are being used simultaneously

TD766 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 766

• Message text: Too many character formats are being used simultaneously

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD766 - Too many character formats are being used simultaneously ?

  The SAP error message TD766, which states "Too many character formats are being used simultaneously," typically occurs when there are too many different character formats (like fonts, styles, or sizes) applied to text in a document or report. This can happen in various SAP applications, particularly in Smart Forms, SAPscript, or when generating output documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Formatting: The document or form has exceeded the limit of different character formats that can be applied simultaneously. SAP has a limit on the number of different character formats that can be used in a single text element.
  Complex Layouts: If the layout of the document is overly complex with multiple styles, it can lead to this error.
  Copy-Pasting Issues: Sometimes, copying and pasting text from external sources (like Word documents) can introduce hidden formatting that counts towards the limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Simplify Formatting: Review the document or form and reduce the number of different character formats. Try to standardize