How To Fix /BOBF/TXC013 - Mandatory text of text type '&1' and text schema '&2' is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/TXC -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Mandatory text of text type '&1' and text schema '&2' is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/TXC013 - Mandatory text of text type '&1' and text schema '&2' is missing ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/TXC013 indicates that a mandatory text of a specific text type and text schema is missing in the Business Object Framework (BOF) context. This error typically arises when a business object requires a text entry that has not been provided or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entry: The text type specified in the error message is required for the operation you are trying to perform, but it has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The text schema or text type may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the absence of the required text.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the text entries are expected but not found.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Missing Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where the text is required.
  Check if the text type and schema are defined and ensure that the mandatory text is maintained.
  If you have access, you can create or update the text entry for the specified text type and schema.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the text types and schemas in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the text type is correctly linked to the business object and that the text schema is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being processed to ensure that all required fields, including texts, are populated.
  If you are importing or migrating data, ensure that the text entries are included in the data load.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific business object you are working with to understand the requirements for text entries.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Text Types and Schemas: In SAP, text types are used to categorize different kinds of texts (e.g., long texts, short texts), and text schemas define the structure and rules for these texts.
  Business Object Framework (BOF): This framework is used in SAP to manage business objects and their associated data, including texts.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink), or others that may help in managing texts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the required texts are available for the business object in question.