How To Fix COM_TEXT011 - Obligatory text '&' not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT - Messages: Texts

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Obligatory text '&' not maintained

What causes this issue?

The text type '&V1&' is flagged as mandatory in Customizing for the
text determination procedure. However, no long text is maintained.

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?

Maintain the long text for the text type '&V1&'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT011 - Obligatory text '&' not maintained ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT011 indicates that an obligatory text field, represented by the placeholder '&', has not been maintained in the system. This error typically arises in the context of document processing, such as when creating or modifying a sales order, purchase order, or other transactional documents that require mandatory text entries.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A required text field (like a header text, item text, or any other mandatory text field) is left blank or not filled in.
  The configuration settings in the SAP system specify that certain text fields are mandatory for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_TEXT011 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Required Text Field:
  
  Check the specific field that is causing the error. The error message usually indicates which text field is obligatory.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Required Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Locate the text field that is marked as obligatory.
  Enter the necessary text in the field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, verify if the text field is set as mandatory in the configuration. This can be done in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  If the field is not required for your business process, you may consider changing the configuration to make it optional, but this should be done with caution and in accordance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for the specific transaction you are working with to understand the requirements for text fields.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be working with various transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to maintain text fields in the relevant transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_TEXT011 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.