How To Fix 37004 - Text element needs a name for translation

37004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Text element needs a name for translation

What causes this issue?

A text field that consists only of special characters has no field
name.

System Response

Since the name is required as an ID for translation of the field text
into other languages, the screen cannot be generated.

How to fix this error?

Assign a name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37004 - Text element needs a name for translation ?

  The SAP error message "37004: Text element needs a name for translation" typically occurs when there is a missing or improperly defined text element in a program or a report that is intended for translation. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP ABAP development, particularly when dealing with text elements in programs, function modules, or other objects that require translatable text.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Element Name: The text element that is supposed to be translated does not have a name assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The text element might be incorrectly configured or not properly defined in the program.
  Translation Issues: The system is trying to access a text element for translation that has not been created or is not available in the translation environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Text Element: Ensure that all text elements in your program or report have a proper name assigned. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the ABAP editor