How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST137 - Access sequence &1 has a usage in text determination procedures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Access sequence &1 has a usage in text determination procedures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST137 - Access sequence &1 has a usage in text determination procedures ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST137 indicates that there is an issue with the access sequence in the context of text determination procedures. This error typically arises when you are trying to delete or modify an access sequence that is still being used in one or more text determination procedures.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The access sequence you are trying to change or delete is currently assigned to a text determination procedure.
  SAP enforces referential integrity, meaning you cannot remove or modify an object that is still in use by another object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check which text determination procedures are using the access sequence. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu, and then follow the path:
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Texts -> Text Determination -> Define Text Determination Procedures
  
  Look for the text determination procedures that reference the access sequence in question.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove References:
  
  If you need to delete or modify the access sequence, you must first remove it from all text determination procedures that are using it.
  Edit the text determination procedures to either remove the access sequence or replace it with another one.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the access sequence in other areas of the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the text determination works as expected without the access sequence.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made for future reference and to maintain clarity in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Access Sequences: These are used in SAP to determine the order in which the system searches for text records. They are crucial for text determination in various modules like Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Text Determination Procedures: These define how texts are determined for different business documents (like sales orders, delivery notes, etc.) based on the access sequences.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  SE11: For data dictionary objects, if you need to look at the underlying tables.
  SE80: For object navigator, to explore related objects.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_TEXT_CUST137 error and ensure that your text determination procedures are correctly configured.