How To Fix /BOBF/TXC017 - Text type or language cannot be changed after text has been saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/TXC -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Text type or language cannot be changed after text has been saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/TXC017 - Text type or language cannot be changed after text has been saved ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/TXC017 indicates that there is an attempt to change the text type or language of a text after it has already been saved in the database. This is a common issue when working with Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) in SAP, particularly when dealing with text elements associated with business objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Text Already Saved: The primary cause of this error is that the text for a specific object has already been saved in the database, and any attempt to change the text type or language is not allowed after this point.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The error may occur if the sequence of operations in your code or transaction does not adhere to the expected flow, such as trying to modify text attributes after they have been committed.
  Business Logic Constraints: There may be business logic constraints defined in the BOPF model that prevent changes to text types or