How To Fix CE475 - This line has not been selected for text generation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 475

• Message text: This line has not been selected for text generation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE475 - This line has not been selected for text generation ?

  The SAP error message CE475 ("This line has not been selected for text generation") typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when creating or modifying purchase orders, sales orders, or other documents that involve text items. This error indicates that the system is unable to generate text for a specific line item because it has not been marked for text generation.
  Causes:
  
  Line Item Not Selected: The specific line item for which you are trying to generate text has not been selected for text generation.
  Text Determination Procedure: The text determination procedure may not be set up correctly for the document type or item category.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings in the text management settings for the relevant document type.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate text for that line item.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Select the Line Item: Ensure that the line item for which you want to generate text is selected. You may need to check the selection criteria or the settings in the document.
  Check Text Determination Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide).
  Navigate to the section for text management and ensure that the text determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type and item category.
  
  
  Review Text Types: Ensure that the text types you want to use are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant document types.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform text generation. This may involve consulting with your SAP security team.
  Recreate the Document: If the issue persists, consider recreating the document or line item to see if the problem resolves itself.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), VA01 (Create Sales Order), or others depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to text generation errors.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on text management and determination procedures.
  
  If the issue continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.