How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST166 - Text type in the schema is inconsistently defined

COM_TEXT_CUST166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Text type in the schema is inconsistently defined

What causes this issue?

Only <LS>Display</> is entered as a change option for the text type
in the procedure. The texts should however, be copied from a template.
It is not possible to delete the copied texts when using this setting.
However, this may be required.

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?

Check whether this setting corresponds to your business requirements.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST166 - Text type in the schema is inconsistently defined ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST166 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the definition of text types within a schema. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for handling texts associated with various objects, such as materials, customers, or vendors.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Inconsistent Text Type Definition: The text type defined in the schema does not match the expected configuration in the system. This could happen if the text type is not properly assigned or if there are discrepancies in the configuration.
  Missing Text Type: The text type that is referenced in the schema may not exist or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the text type definitions or schema configurations, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_TEXT_CUST166 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code