How To Fix 72018 - No text for time transfer with key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No text for time transfer with key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72018 - No text for time transfer with key & ?

  The SAP error message "72018 No text for time transfer with key &" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding text entry for a specific time transfer key in the time management module. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when processing time data or generating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the text for the specified time transfer key has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for time transfer keys may not be set up correctly, leading to missing or incorrect references.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, some entries may not have been transferred correctly, leading to missing texts.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the text entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Text Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SM30 for table maintenance) and check the table where the time transfer texts are stored (often T554S or similar).
  Ensure that the text for the specified key is maintained. If it is missing, add the appropriate text.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for time management in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary keys and texts are properly defined.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  Use transaction SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables for missing entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the time transfer texts.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the specific time transfer key and its expected behavior.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM30, SPRO, SE16, and SE11 for maintenance and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.