How To Fix CME_DTYPE057 - Texts for value ID & were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_DTYPE - CME Data Type: Checks

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Texts for value ID & were deleted

What causes this issue?

If a value is deleted, its texts (for example, descriptions) will also
be deleted automatically.
Value texts that do not have a corresponding value will also be deleted.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_DTYPE057 - Texts for value ID & were deleted ?

  The SAP error message CME_DTYPE057, which states "Texts for value ID & were deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system or when dealing with characteristic values in a classification or variant configuration scenario. This message indicates that the text descriptions associated with a specific value ID have been deleted from the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Texts: The most common cause is that the text entries for a specific value ID have been deleted, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Data Migration: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the classification data, it could lead to missing texts.
  Transport Issues: If the texts were part of a transport request that was not properly imported, it could result in missing texts.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or updates to the classification system may lead to inconsistencies in the text data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate the Texts: If the texts were deleted, you can recreate them by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CL02 for class maintenance) and adding the necessary text entries for the value ID.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. If not, re-transport the missing texts.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the classification system to identify any other potential issues related to missing texts or data inconsistencies.
  Review Change Logs: If you have access to change logs, review them to determine when and why the texts were deleted. This can help prevent future occurrences.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the classification system for any specific instructions or known issues regarding text management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 (Class Maintenance), CL03 (Display Class), and CL24 (Display Characteristics) for managing classification data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CME_DTYPE057 error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify texts in the classification system.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CME_DTYPE057 error and restore the necessary text entries for the affected value ID.