How To Fix BU118 - No replacement proposals found for the chosen text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BU - Industry-specific short text replacement

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No replacement proposals found for the chosen text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BU118 - No replacement proposals found for the chosen text ?

  The SAP error message BU118 ("No replacement proposals found for the chosen text") typically occurs in the context of text management in SAP, particularly when working with text elements in documents, materials, or other master data. This error indicates that the system could not find any suitable replacement texts for the specified text element.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Texts: The most common cause is that there are no texts defined for the specific language or text type you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Text Type: The text type you are trying to replace may not have any defined replacement texts.
  Language Settings: The language settings in your user profile or the document may not match the language of the texts available.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the texts.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the text management settings in SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Text Definitions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for material master) and check if the texts are defined for the specific object and language.
  Ensure that the text type you are trying to use has replacement texts defined.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Texts:
  
  If texts are missing, you can create or maintain them using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SO10 for standard texts).
  Ensure that you are entering the texts in the correct language.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Check your user profile settings to ensure that the language is set correctly.
  If you are working with a document, ensure that the document's language matches the available texts.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the texts. You may need to contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that text management is set up correctly in your system.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Texts:
  
  If no replacement proposals are found, consider using alternative texts or manually entering the required text if applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SO10 (for standard texts), MM01 (for material master), or other relevant transactions based on your context.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to text management and error BU118.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on text management for more detailed information on how to manage and configure texts in your SAP environment.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.