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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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 and text ID exist.
  If they do not exist, create the necessary text entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the text object in transaction SPRO. Ensure that the reference object and text ID are correctly defined.
  Verify that the function module associated with the text ID is correctly implemented and active.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the function module to see where the error is occurring and gather more information about the issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify text entries. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific text object and error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing), SE37 (Function Module), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Text Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's text management functionality, as it plays a crucial role in handling texts associated with various objects in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the COM_TEXT_CUST161 error message in SAP.