How To Fix AREN168 - &1: Business check: Rejection reason &2 does not have a text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 168

• Message text: &1: Business check: Rejection reason &2 does not have a text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN168 - &1: Business check: Rejection reason &2 does not have a text ?

  The SAP error message AREN168 indicates that there is a business check failure due to a missing text for a rejection reason. This typically occurs in the context of business processes where specific rejection reasons are defined, but the corresponding text description for those reasons is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text for Rejection Reason: The primary cause of this error is that the rejection reason specified (denoted as &2 in the error message) does not have an associated text description in the system.
  Configuration Issues: It may also arise from incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to the business process or module you are working with.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be a data entry error where the rejection reason was entered incorrectly or not fully configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rejection Reason Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the rejection reasons in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management).
  Ensure that the rejection reason specified in the error message has a corresponding text description. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Maintain Text for Rejection Reason:
  
  If the text is missing, you will need to create or maintain the text for the rejection reason. This can typically be done in the customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) or directly in the relevant master data transaction.
  Use transaction codes like OVAA (for Sales and Distribution) or similar, depending on the module, to maintain the text for the rejection reason.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain the rejection reason texts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining texts and configurations in your specific SAP module.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining rejection reasons and their texts.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and maintaining the text, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AREN168 error and ensure that all rejection reasons have the necessary text descriptions in your SAP system.