How To Fix 1R214 - Error when calculating description texts for a document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Error when calculating description texts for a document

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when determining description text for the document
&V2& of the document class &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Make a note of the document ID and class, and contact your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R214 - Error when calculating description texts for a document ?

  The SAP error message 1R214, which indicates an error when calculating description texts for a document, typically arises in the context of document processing in SAP systems, such as during the creation or modification of documents in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or others.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The document may reference data that is incomplete or incorrect, such as missing master data (e.g., material master, customer master) or incorrect configuration settings.
  
  
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that manipulate description texts, errors in this code can lead to issues during the calculation of these texts.
  
  
  Language Settings: If the system is trying to retrieve description texts in a language that is not supported or not available for the specific document, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration in the relevant SAP modules can also