How To Fix 12414 - The texts of program &2 do not contain string &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 414

• Message text: The texts of program &2 do not contain string &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12414 - The texts of program &2 do not contain string &1 ?

  The SAP error message 12414, which states "The texts of program &2 do not contain string &1," typically occurs when the system is trying to access a text string that is expected to be present in a specific program or object, but it cannot find it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a program is missing a required text element or when there is a mismatch in the expected text identifiers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The text string that the program is trying to access is not defined in the program's text elements.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified in the error message may be incorrect or not properly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the text elements may not have been included in the transport.
  Language Issues: The text may not exist in the specified language version of the program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Elements: 
  
  Go to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) and open the program mentioned in the error message.
  Check the text elements (using the menu path: Goto -> Text Elements -> Texts) to ensure that the required string is defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name: 
  
  Ensure that the program name in the error message is correct and corresponds to the program you are working with.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the program was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including text elements, were included.
  
  
  
  Language Settings: 
  
  Check if the text exists in the required language. You can do this by changing the language settings in your user profile or by checking the text elements in different language versions.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set a breakpoint in the program to see where the error occurs and what string it is trying to access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the program is part of a standard SAP module, consult the SAP documentation or support notes for any known issues or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this specific error.
  Language Settings: You can check and change your language settings in the user profile (transaction SU01).
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.