How To Fix 5N260 - Text mandatory for activity &1; confirmation not yet allowed

5N260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Text mandatory for activity &1; confirmation not yet allowed

What causes this issue?

A text is mandatory for this activity. You have selected the checkbox
<ZK>Conf</> (Confirmed) for activity &v1&. This is only allowed for this
activity if this activity is documented.

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?

Delesect the relevant checkbox and document the activity. Only then you
can confirm the activity by selecting the checkbox.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N260 - Text mandatory for activity &1; confirmation not yet allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5N260 indicates that a text entry is mandatory for a specific activity, and confirmation for that activity is not allowed until the required text is provided. This error typically occurs in the context of production orders, maintenance orders, or other processes where documentation is necessary for certain activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A user attempts to confirm an operation or activity in SAP without entering the required text in the designated field.
  The system is configured to require a text entry for specific activities, and the user has not fulfilled this requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Identify the specific activity that triggered the error and check if there are mandatory text fields associated with it. This can usually be found in the order or operation details.
  
  
  Enter Required Text: Navigate to the relevant screen (e.g., confirmation screen for the order) and enter the necessary text in