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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 enter the table name T538T.
  Check if there is an entry for the unit of measure in question. If not, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Text:
  
  If the entry does not exist, you can create a new entry for the unit of measure:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to access the T538T table.
  Click on "Create" and enter the relevant details, including the unit of measure and its description.
  
  
  If the entry exists but is incorrect, you can update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Verify Unit of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure being used is correct. You can check this in transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure) to see if the unit is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  If the text exists in a different language, you may need to switch your user interface language or create the text in the required language.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to view and edit table entries.
  CUNI: To manage units of measure.
  
  
  
  Table T538T: This table contains the texts for units of measure. You can view it to see existing entries and their corresponding texts.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify entries in the T538T table.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3H018 and ensure that the unit of measure has the appropriate text associated with it.