How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST114 - &1 field &2 has an invalid category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

• Message number: 114

• Message text: &1 field &2 has an invalid category

What causes this issue?

The field cannot be processed correctly.

System Response

A standard conversion using the MOVE commands cannot be guaranteed
during the transport of field contents within the program. This field
is therefore not suitable for the structuring of a text name.
The following fields are allowed:
C = Text
D = Date YYYYMMDD
N = Numerical character string
S = Time stamp YYYYMMDDHHMMSS
T = Time HHMMSS
X = Raw (GUIDs)

How to fix this error?

Avoid using this field.
Remove the field from the structure, if the structure describes the
text key.
Do not use this field to define access sequences.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST114 - &1 field &2 has an invalid category ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST114 indicates that there is an issue with a specific field in the system, where the field is associated with an invalid category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's configuration for texts, particularly in the area of materials management or sales and distribution.
  Cause:
  The error message COM_TEXT_CUST114 is triggered when:
  
  A text field is being processed, but the category assigned to that text field is not valid or recognized by the system.
  The configuration for text types or categories may be incomplete or incorrect.
  There may be a mismatch between the text category defined in the system and the one being used in the transaction or process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant area for text management (e.g., Materials Management or Sales and Distribution).
  Verify the configuration for text types and categories. Ensure that the category assigned to the text field is valid and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review the Field Assignment:
  
  Identify the specific field (&2 in the error message) that is causing the issue.
  Check the assignment of the text category to that field. Make sure it corresponds to a valid category in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, ensure that the data being entered complies with the expected formats and categories.
  Check if there are any user exits or enhancements that might be affecting the text category assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to text management for any specific notes or guidelines regarding the error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction or process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for deeper investigation.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to COM_TEXT_CUST114 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.