How To Fix 5N314 - Text must be available for deferment

5N314 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Text must be available for deferment

What causes this issue?

You have added acivity <(>&<)>V1&. You must also include a text.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5N314 - Details

• The SAP error message 5N314, which states "Text must be available for deferment," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with deferred revenue or expenses. This error indicates that the system requires a text description for the deferment entry, but it is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Field: The text field that is supposed to provide a description for the deferment entry is empty or not filled out.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a text field to be filled for certain transactions.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the necessary text when processing the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Text: Ensure that the text field is filled out when creating or processing the deferment entry. This can usually be done in the transaction screen where the deferment is being recorded.
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the relevant SAP module