How To Fix TD847 - An active style & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 847

• Message text: An active style & does not exist

What causes this issue?

A style was specified which is not active or perhaps does not even
exist.

How to fix this error?

Format conversions can only be maintained and displayed for active
styles and layout sets. However, deletion is possible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD847 - An active style & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TD847, which states "An active style & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when the system is unable to find a specified style for a form or document. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing styles.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Style Definition: The specified style is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Style Name: The style name referenced in the form or script is misspelled or incorrect.
  Inactive Style: The style exists but is not activated or is set to inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the style was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Style Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE78 (for SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  Verify that the style you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Correct Style Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the style in your form or script. Ensure that it matches exactly with the defined style in the system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Style:
  
  If the style exists but is inactive, activate it. You can do this in the style maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the style was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create the style in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you are still facing issues, you can debug the form or script to see where the error is being triggered. This may provide additional insights into what is going wrong.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on SAPscript and Smart Forms for more details on styles and their management.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TD847 error in your SAP environment.