How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST148 - Field &1 in key structure &2 of reference object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Field &1 in key structure &2 of reference object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST148 - Field &1 in key structure &2 of reference object ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST148 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of text fields in a specific reference object. This error often arises when there is a problem with the text determination settings or when the system is unable to find the appropriate text for a given key structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The text for the specified key structure is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for text determination may not be set up correctly for the reference object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the text entries.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from retrieving the text.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Maintenance:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE78, SO10, or the specific transaction for the reference object) to check if the text entries for the specified key structure are maintained.
  If not, create or update the necessary text entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for text determination (e.g., in SPRO) and ensure that the settings for the reference object are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the text types and access sequences are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain text entries. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  If inconsistencies are found, they may need to be corrected manually or through a data correction program.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use various transaction codes such as SE78 (SAPscript forms), SO10 (Text Management), or specific transaction codes related to the reference object in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the COM_TEXT_CUST148 error message in SAP.