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

COM_TEXT_CUST005 - Overview

• 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