How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST019 - Enter the text determination procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Enter the text determination procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST019 - Enter the text determination procedure ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST019 indicates that the text determination procedure has not been defined for the relevant document type or context in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactional documents where text determination is required.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The text determination procedure is not assigned to the document type.
  The text determination procedure is not properly configured in the system.
  The relevant customizing settings for text determination are missing or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Determination Procedure Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigate to the appropriate section for your document type (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Documents > Define Text Determination Procedure).
  Ensure that the text determination procedure is assigned to the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Define Text Determination Procedure:
  
  If the procedure is not defined, you may need to create a new text determination procedure.
  In the same customizing area, you can define the text types and assign them to the procedure.
  
  
  
  Assign Text Types:
  
  Ensure that the necessary text types (e.g., sales text, delivery text) are assigned to the text determination procedure.
  You can do this in the customizing settings for text determination.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings to ensure that all required fields and parameters are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the text determination procedure is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table definitions related to text determination.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TTX01: Text determination procedures.
  TTX02: Text types.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional guidance on text determination procedures and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional system-specific configurations or issues at play.