How To Fix 28646 - No text found for dependency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 646

• Message text: No text found for dependency

What causes this issue?

No explanation text exists.

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?

You can create language-dependent documentation for a dependency in
dependency maintenance functions. Please note that, for the runtime
explanation, only the section starting with the keyword &EXPLANATION&
is relevant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28646 - No text found for dependency ?

  The SAP error message "28646 No text found for dependency" typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or when dealing with dependencies in various SAP objects, such as transport requests, customizing requests, or other development objects. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a text or description for a specific dependency that is expected to be present.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Texts: The most common cause is that the text or description for a specific dependency is missing in the system. This can happen if the object was not properly transported or if the relevant texts were not included in the transport request.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database tables that store text information.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the transport request was not released or imported correctly, it may lead to missing dependencies or texts.
  
  
  Custom Development: If you are working with custom developments, the issue may arise from missing documentation or text entries that were not created.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: Ensure that all relevant transport requests have been properly released and imported into the target system. Verify that the texts for dependencies are included in the transport.
  
  
  Maintain Missing Texts: If you identify that specific texts are missing, you can manually create or maintain them using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to check the relevant tables.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the objects involved to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to analyze transport issues.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the specific dependency that is causing the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific SAP module or functionality you are working with to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE03 (Transport Organizer), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) for managing and troubleshooting transport issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the "28646 No text found for dependency" error in your SAP system.