How To Fix COM_TEXT008 - Text type &1 not in text determination procedure &2 of text object &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT - Messages: Texts

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Text type &1 not in text determination procedure &2 of text object &3

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The record will not be processed.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT008 - Text type &1 not in text determination procedure &2 of text object &3 ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT008 indicates that there is an issue with the text determination procedure for a specific text type in a particular text object. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the specified text type in the defined text determination procedure for the object in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Type: The specified text type (e.g., sales text, purchase order text) is not included in the text determination procedure for the text object (e.g., material, sales document).
  Incorrect Configuration: The text determination procedure may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the absence of the required text type.
  Text Object Issues: The text object itself may not be set up properly, or the relevant settings may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant text object (e.g., material, sales document).
  Navigate to the text determination procedure settings and verify if the specified text type is included in the procedure.
  If it is missing, you will need to add it to the procedure.
  
  
  
  Modify Text Type Settings:
  
  If the text type is not relevant for the specific text object, you may need to adjust the settings to either remove the reference to the text type or to ensure that the correct text type is being used.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant path for text determination procedures, which may vary based on the specific module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to text determination procedures for further guidance on how to configure them correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by trying to create or modify the document that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Text Objects: Common text objects include material (MATERIAL), sales documents (SALES), and purchase orders (PURCHASE).
  Text Types: Examples of text types include sales text (text type 'T1'), purchase order text (text type 'T2'), etc.
  Text Determination Procedures: These are defined in the system to control how texts are determined and assigned to various documents.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or refer to SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.