How To Fix CL420 - String & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 420

• Message text: String & not found

What causes this issue?

You have executed a "find string" function. However, the string you
entered was not found.

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?

To start the function again, enter a new character string.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL420 - String & not found ?

  The SAP error message CL420 with the text "String & not found" typically indicates that a specific string or text element that the system is trying to access or reference cannot be found in the specified context. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when dealing with text elements in programs, messages, or configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The string or text element may not have been created or may have been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may reference a string that does not exist in the system.
  Language Issues: The string may exist in one language but not in another, leading to a failure when the system tries to access it in a different language.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the string reference, causing the system to look for a non-existent string.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Text Elements: Verify that the string or text element exists in the