BL023 - No text or user exit was specified for the specified message

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No text or user exit was specified for the specified message

What causes this issue?

Message parameters are to be specified for message &V1& &V2&, but
neither a standard text nor a user exit have been specified so
message parameter specification is not appropriate.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a standard text or or a user exit for the message.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BL023 - No text or user exit was specified for the specified message ?

  The SAP error message BL023 ("No text or user exit was specified for the specified message") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a corresponding text or user exit for a specific message number. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the execution of a program, transaction, or report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Text: The message number referenced in the program does not have an associated text entry in the message class.
  Incorrect Message Class: The message class being referenced may not be correctly defined or may not exist.
  User Exit Not Defined: If the message is expected to be handled by a user exit, and that user exit is not implemented or is incorrectly configured, this error can occur.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not have been properly implemented or may reference non-existent messages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Go to transaction SE91 (Message Class) and check if the message number exists in the specified message class.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new entry for that message.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure that the message number is correctly referenced and that the message class is valid.
  Ensure that any user exits or enhancements are properly implemented.
  
  
  
  Implement User Exit:
  
  If the message is supposed to be handled by a user exit, ensure that the user exit is implemented correctly. You may need to consult with your ABAP developer to verify this.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to trace where the message is being called and why it is not being found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: To manage message classes.
  SE80: To access the Object Navigator for checking custom developments.
  SE37: To check function modules that may be related to the message handling.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific message or functionality you are working with.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module or functionality to understand how messages are handled and what might be missing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BL023 error and implement a solution to resolve it.