How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST161 - Reference object, text ID and function module contain a value


COM_TEXT_CUST161 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

  • Message number: 161

  • Message text: Reference object, text ID and function module contain a value

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  • What causes this issue?

    The text object, text ID for the template and function module name all
    appear in this entry.

    System Response

    The system uses the function module name and ignores entries for the
    text object and text ID.
    Reason:
    The function module returns all key components for the template,
    including the text object and text ID.

    How to fix this error?

    Remove the text object and text ID.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST161 - Reference object, text ID and function module contain a value ?
    The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST161 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of text objects in the SAP system. This error occurs when the reference object, text ID, and function module contain a value, but the system is unable to find the corresponding text or there is a mismatch in the configuration.
    
    Cause: Missing Text Entries: The text entries for the specified reference object and text ID may not exist in the system. Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the text management settings for the specific object or text ID. Function Module Issues: The function module associated with the text ID may not be correctly defined or may not be functioning as expected. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text entries.
    Solution: Check Text Entries: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and check if the text entries for the specified reference object

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