How To Fix AH047 - No text was entered

AH047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 047

• Message text: No text was entered

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH047 - No text was entered ?

  The SAP error message AH047 "No text was entered" typically occurs when a user attempts to save a document or transaction that requires a text entry, but no text has been provided in the relevant text field. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Financial Accounting (FI), where text fields are mandatory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entry: The most common cause is that the user has not filled in a required text field before attempting to save the document.
  Configuration Settings: In some cases, the system configuration may require text entries in certain fields that are not typically mandatory.
  User Error: Users may overlook the text field or not realize that it is required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Text: The simplest solution is to go back to the document or transaction and enter the required text in the specified field. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out