How To Fix 72012 - No text for absence quota type with key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No text for absence quota type with key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72012 - No text for absence quota type with key & ?

  The SAP error message "72012 No text for absence quota type with key &" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description or text for a specific absence quota type in the system. This can occur for various reasons, such as missing configuration or data in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The absence quota type may not have been properly configured, and the text for that quota type is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The absence quota type may not be correctly defined in the system, leading to the absence of associated texts.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing texts.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the text for the absence quota type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration transaction (usually SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for absence quota types.
  Ensure that the absence quota type in question is defined and that there is a corresponding text entry for it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  Use transaction code OOVB (or navigate through the menu path) to maintain the texts for absence quota types.
  Ensure that the text for the specific quota type is entered and saved.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing text.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain absence quota types and their texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring absence quota types and maintaining their texts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OOVB: Maintain Absence Quota Type Texts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the absence quota types are properly configured in your SAP system.