How To Fix 5A118 - Message & & & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Message & & & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A118 - Message & & & not found ?

  The SAP error message "5A118 Message & & & not found" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific message or text that is expected to be present in the system. This can occur for various reasons, such as missing language files, incorrect configuration, or issues with the message class.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Message Class: The message class that contains the specific message is not available in the system.
  Language Issues: The message may not be available in the language that the user is currently using.
  Transport Issues: If the message class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Custom Development: If the message is part of a custom development, it may not have been defined properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Use transaction code SE91 to check if the message class that should contain the message is available and contains the expected message.
  If the message class is missing, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the message is available in the language you are using. You can check this in transaction SE63 (Translation) to see if the message exists in the required language.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the message class was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If the message is part of a custom development, review the code to ensure that the message is defined correctly in the message class.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart or a refresh of the buffer may resolve the issue if it is related to caching.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: Message Class Maintenance
  SE63: Translation
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check for custom developments)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to message handling and message classes for more detailed information.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.