How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST117 - Text determination procedure &1 has no description in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Text determination procedure &1 has no description in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST117 - Text determination procedure &1 has no description in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST117 indicates that there is an issue with the text determination procedure in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the text determination procedure specified (denoted by &1) does not have a description available in the specified language (denoted by &2). This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to sales and distribution, where text determination is used for documents like sales orders, quotations, etc.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Description: The text determination procedure has not been properly configured, and there is no description available for the specified language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the document may not match the available descriptions in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The text determination procedure may not have been set up correctly in the customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Texts > Text Determination).
  Verify that the text determination procedure specified in the error message is correctly configured and has descriptions for the required languages.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you can add it by selecting the relevant text determination procedure and entering the necessary text for the specified language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile match the language for which the text is missing. You can check this in the user settings (SU01).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring text determination procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE78 for managing forms and texts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to text determination procedures.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect text determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_TEXT_CUST117 error and ensure that the text determination procedure is correctly set up in your SAP system.