How To Fix COIS052 - No data element texts found for selected fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COIS - Messages for the Order Information System

• Message number: 052

• Message text: No data element texts found for selected fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COIS052 - No data element texts found for selected fields ?

  The SAP error message COIS052: No data element texts found for selected fields typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with reports or transactions that require text descriptions for certain fields. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary text descriptions for the data elements associated with the fields you are trying to access or display.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Texts in the Language: The texts for the data elements may not be maintained in the specific language you are using in your SAP session.
  Data Element Configuration: The data elements may not have been properly configured or maintained in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the texts were recently transported from a development environment to a production environment, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain texts or data elements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your user profile match the language in which the texts are maintained. You can change the language in the SAP GUI by logging in with a different language code.
  
  
  Maintain Texts: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can maintain the missing texts for the data elements:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to find the data element.
  Check if the texts are maintained for the required language. If not, you can add them.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing texts.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the texts. You may need to contact your SAP security team to ensure you have the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data elements or reports you are working with. There may be known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPScript Forms), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the COIS052 error in your SAP system.