How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST128 - Dynamically read texts may not be mandatory texts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Dynamically read texts may not be mandatory texts

What causes this issue?

The system does not save the daynamic text for this object, which means
that the existence of the text cannot be guaranteed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST128 - Dynamically read texts may not be mandatory texts ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST128 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of text elements in the system, specifically regarding the requirement for dynamically read texts. This error typically arises when the system expects certain texts to be mandatory but finds that they are not configured as such.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Text Configuration: The text type or text object is not set up correctly in the system. The system may be expecting a mandatory text but the configuration does not enforce this requirement.
  Missing Texts: The required texts are not maintained in the system for the relevant object or document.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings for the text determination procedure, where the system is trying to read a text that is not marked as mandatory.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Text Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings for the text type in the SAP system. This can usually be found in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the text type is correctly defined and that the settings for mandatory texts are appropriately configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Required Texts:
  
  Verify if the required texts are maintained for the relevant object. You can do this by navigating to the text maintenance transaction (e.g., transaction code SO10 for standard texts).
  If the texts are missing, create or update them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the text determination procedure to ensure that it is set up correctly. This includes verifying that the texts are being read from the correct source and that the mandatory settings are applied where needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to text management and configuration for your specific module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management) to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SO10 (Standard Texts), and others related to text management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional support from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the COM_TEXT_CUST128 error in your SAP system.