How To Fix 72014 - No text for substitution type with key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72014 - No text for substitution type with key & ?

  The SAP error message 72014 ("No text for substitution type with key &") typically occurs in the context of the SAP substitution functionality, which is used to replace certain values or fields in documents or transactions based on predefined rules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a text description for a specific substitution type that is being referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is no text entry defined for the substitution type in the system. This could happen if the substitution type was created but not properly configured with a descriptive text.
  Incorrect Configuration: The substitution type may not be correctly set up in the system, leading to the inability to retrieve the associated text.
  Transport Issues: If the substitution type was transported from another system, it might not have been fully configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substitution Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the configuration of substitution types.
  Look for the specific substitution type that is causing the error and ensure that it has a corresponding text entry.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Text:
  
  If the text is missing, you can add it directly in the configuration screen. Make sure to provide a meaningful description for the substitution type.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the substitution type was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that the configuration is complete.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit substitution types and their texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring substitution types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB28: Configuration of substitution types.
  SE11: Data dictionary to check the underlying tables.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking related objects.
  
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  The relevant tables for substitution types and their texts may include T007S (Substitution Types) and T007T (Text for Substitution Types).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to substitution types and error message 72014.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 72014 in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.