How To Fix BTFR_MESS170 - Could not update at least one text

BTFR_MESS170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BTFR_MESS - Messages for BTFR Text Administration

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Could not update at least one text

What causes this issue?

During the mass update of an internal table in the database, at least
one text could not be updated. This is because the system could not
find an entry for this text in the database table
(short texts SOTR_TEXT, long texts SOTR_TEXTU)

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BTFR_MESS170 - Could not update at least one text ?

  The SAP error message BTFR_MESS170 ("Could not update at least one text") typically occurs when there is an issue with updating text elements in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with business partner texts, material texts, or other text-related functionalities.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update the text.
  Locked Objects: The text object being updated may be locked by another user or process.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system configuration errors.
  Text Length Exceeded: The text being entered may exceed the allowed character limit for that particular field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the update. This can be done by checking the user's roles and permissions in the