How To Fix TD820 - Specify a style and/or form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Specify a style and/or form

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD820 - Specify a style and/or form ?

  The SAP error message TD820 ("Specify a style and/or form") typically occurs when you are trying to print or generate a document (like a report or a form) in SAP, but the system cannot find the necessary layout or style information required to format the output correctly. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using SAPscript, Smart Forms, or Adobe Forms.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form/Style: The specified form or style for the output is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output type may not be correctly configured to point to the appropriate form or style.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified form or style.
  Transport Issues: If the form or style was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or may be missing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly linked to the appropriate form and style.
  
  
  
  Verify Form/Style Existence:
  
  For SAPscript: Use transaction SE71 to check if the form exists and is active.
  For Smart Forms: Use transaction SMARTFORMS to verify the existence and activation of the Smart Form.
  For Adobe Forms: Use transaction SFP to check the Adobe Form.
  
  
  
  Assign a Form/Style:
  
  If the form or style is missing, you may need to create a new one or assign an existing one that meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form or style. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to re-transport or activate the form.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can debug the program that is generating the output to see where it is failing to find the form or style.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on configuring output types and forms.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have faced similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TD820 error in SAP.