How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST005 - Text determination procedure &2 for text object &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Text determination procedure &2 for text object &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST005 - Text determination procedure &2 for text object &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST005 indicates that the text determination procedure for a specific text object does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of text management in SAP, particularly when dealing with documents, sales orders, or other objects that require text descriptions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Determination Procedure: The specified text determination procedure for the given text object is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for text determination may not have been set up correctly, or the procedure may have been deleted or not activated.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not have included the necessary text determination procedures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Object and Procedure:
  
  Identify the text object (&1) and the text determination procedure (&2) mentioned in the error message.
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually in SPRO) to check if the text determination procedure exists for the specified text object.
  
  
  
  Define Text Determination Procedure:
  
  If the procedure does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Texts > Text Determination > Define Text Determination Procedures.
  
  
  Here, you can create a new text determination procedure or modify an existing one to include the necessary text object.
  
  
  
  Assign Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the text determination procedure is assigned to the relevant document type or master data (e.g., sales documents, purchase orders, etc.) where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are custom developments, check with your ABAP team or SAP consultants to ensure that the custom code is not interfering with the standard text determination process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO, SE11, or SE80 to navigate through the configuration and development areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on text determination procedures and their configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_TEXT_CUST005 error and ensure that the text determination procedures are correctly configured in your SAP system.