How To Fix 55218 - Specify a key text for page &1 in view &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 55 - Messages for development class EENO

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Specify a key text for page &1 in view &2

What causes this issue?

There is no <DS:DE.TA_TXT_BLA>key text</> for this
<DS:DE.TA_BLATT>page</> (&V1&) in the corresponding
<DS:DE.TA_SICHT>view</> (&V2&).
This means that the corresponding pushbutton of the
<DS:DE.TA_KARTEI>tab</> does not display a text on a screen.

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?

Enter the key text.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 55218 - Specify a key text for page &1 in view &2 ?

  The SAP error message 55218, which states "Specify a key text for page &1 in view &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's user interface (UI) development, particularly when working with SAP GUI or Web Dynpro applications. This error indicates that a key text (a descriptive label or title) is missing for a specific page in a view.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a key text for a specific page in the specified view. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete configuration of the view.
  Missing entries in the relevant text tables.
  Errors during the development or transport of the view.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the View Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for Object Navigator).
  Locate the view mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all required fields, including the key text for the specified page, are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Key Texts:
  
  Navigate to the text maintenance area for the view.
  Ensure that a key text is provided for the specified page. This can usually be done in the view's properties or settings.
  
  
  
  Check Text Tables:
  
  If the key text is supposed to be pulled from a text table, ensure that the entries exist in the relevant text table.
  Use transaction SE11 to check the structure of the text table and verify that the necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If this error occurs after a transport, check if the transport included all necessary objects and configurations.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you are a developer, you can debug the application to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing key text.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the view and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), SE24 (Class Builder).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 55218 in your SAP environment.