How To Fix 3H018 - Text for unit &1/&2 does not exist (T538T)

3H018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3H - Messages for Reading HR Customizing Tables

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Text for unit &1/&2 does not exist (T538T)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3H018 - Text for unit &1/&2 does not exist (T538T) ?

  The SAP error message 3H018 with the text "Text for unit &1/&2 does not exist (T538T)" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a description or text for a specific unit of measure in the T538T table. This table contains the texts for units of measure used in various applications within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is no entry in the T538T table for the specified unit of measure. This can happen if the unit of measure was created but not assigned a corresponding text.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled, leading to the system not finding the appropriate text.
  Language Settings: The text may exist, but it might not be available in the language that the user is currently using in their session.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T538T Table:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and