How To Fix TD843 - Format '&' has already been marked as dominant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 843

• Message text: Format '&' has already been marked as dominant

What causes this issue?

More than one source format which is dominant is to be mapped to a
target format.

How to fix this error?

When an MS Word document template is generated, the format information
from the style sheet, the leader of the RTF file, is evaluated. All
characters and paragraphs marked as dominant in the conversion are
entered in this style sheet with the formats they have in
SAP<ZK>script</>.
Several SAP<ZK>script</> formats can be mapped to a single Word format,
however the formatting information is taken from the format which has
the "dominant" flag. For this reason, there can only be one dominant
source format which is used to create the document template under a
particular target format name.
In this case, it is not known from which SAP<ZK>script</> format the
attributes for the target format are to be taken. Therefore assign
<ZH>just one</>
SAP<ZK>script</> format in the conversion the flag "dominant".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD843 - Format '&' has already been marked as dominant ?

  The SAP error message TD843, which states "Format '&' has already been marked as dominant," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an issue with the formatting of text elements or the definition of formats in your print layout.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Duplicate Format Definitions: The format you are trying to define has already been set as dominant in the system. In SAPscript or Smart Forms, a format can only be marked as dominant once.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the way formats are defined or used in your forms or scripts.
  Inconsistent Use of Formats: If multiple elements are trying to use the same format and one of them is already marked as dominant, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD843 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Format Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining formats (e.g., SE71 for SAPscript or SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).
  Look for the format that is causing the issue and check if it has been marked as dominant elsewhere.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Dominance:
  
  If you find that the format is marked as dominant in multiple places, decide which one should remain dominant and remove the dominance from the others.
  
  
  
  Modify the Form:
  
  If you are using a Smart Form, check the text elements and ensure that you are not trying to apply the same format to multiple elements in a conflicting manner.
  Adjust the formatting settings to ensure that each format is uniquely defined and used.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the form or script to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing formats in SAPscript or Smart Forms.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript and Smart Forms: These are tools used in SAP for designing and printing forms. Understanding how to manage formats and styles is crucial for effective form design.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like SE71 (SAPscript) and SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms) for managing your forms.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD843 error and ensure that your formats are correctly defined and used in your SAP forms.