How To Fix 72008 - No text for day type with key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No text for day type with key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72008 - No text for day type with key & ?

  The SAP error message "72008 No text for day type with key &" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description or text for a specific day type in the configuration. This error often arises in the context of time management, particularly when dealing with work schedules, absence types, or other time-related functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entry: The day type specified in the error message does not have an associated text entry in the system. This can happen if the day type was created but the corresponding text was not maintained.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to time management or work schedules.
  Transport Issues: If the day type was transported from another system, the text may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Day Type Text:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for maintaining day types (e.g., "Time Management" -> "Work Schedules" -> "Define Day Types").
  Find the day type that corresponds to the key mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that a text description is provided for that day type. If it is missing, add the appropriate text.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for time management to ensure that all necessary entries are correctly set up.
  Make sure that all day types used in your organization are properly defined and have associated texts.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the day type was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including texts, were included.
  If not, you may need to manually create the missing text in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, PT60 for time evaluation, or PT03 for maintaining day types.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring time management and day types.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By addressing the missing text for the day type, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your time management processes function correctly.