How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST139 - Referenced text object &1 not available


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

  • Message number: 139

  • Message text: Referenced text object &1 not available

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  • What causes this issue?

    The referenced text object must also be recognized within these
    Customizing settings. The structure of the key is defined here by the
    key structure. It is not sufficient for the text object to be
    recognized in SAP script tables (transaction SE75) only.

    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?

    Subsequently maintain the text object.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST139 - Referenced text object &1 not available ?

    The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST139 indicates that a referenced text object is not available in the system. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access a text object (like a long text or a description) that has not been defined or is missing in the relevant configuration.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Text Object: The text object that is being referenced in the transaction or program does not exist in the database.
    2. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the text object may not be set up correctly.
    3. Transport Issues: If the text object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
    4. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text object.

    Solution:

    1. Check Text Object Configuration:

      • Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and check if the text object exists.
      • If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly defined.
    2. Create Missing Text:

      • If the text object is missing, you can create it using transaction codes like SO10 (for standard texts) or other relevant transactions depending on the type of text object.
    3. Transport Request:

      • If the text object was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included in the transport request.
      • If it was not included, you may need to create a new transport request to include the missing text object.
    4. Check Authorizations:

      • Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the text object. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
    5. Debugging:

      • If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify where the missing text object is being referenced.

    Related Information:

    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
    • Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand how text objects are used and configured.
    • Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.

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