How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST173 - Restrictions for text determination proc. and access sequences are reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Restrictions for text determination proc. and access sequences are reset

What causes this issue?

You have set the indicator <ZK>All Text Objects</>. At the same time,
there are also restrictions for the text determination procedures or
the access sequences.

System Response

The restrictions for the text determination procedures and access
sequences are reset.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST173 - Restrictions for text determination proc. and access sequences are reset ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST173 indicates that there are restrictions for text determination procedures and access sequences that have been reset. This typically occurs in the context of text determination in SAP, which is used to manage how texts (like descriptions, notes, etc.) are handled in various documents (like sales orders, purchase orders, etc.).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes made to the text determination procedures or access sequences in the configuration settings may have led to the reset of certain restrictions.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: If the text determination procedure or access sequence is not properly defined or is missing required entries, it can trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) without the necessary configurations being included, it may lead to this error.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain text determination settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant configuration for text determination.
  Ensure that the text determination procedures and access sequences are correctly defined and that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Review Access Sequences:
  
  Use transaction code NACE to check the access sequences related to the text determination procedure.
  Ensure that the access sequences are correctly assigned and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Reset Restrictions:
  
  If restrictions were inadvertently reset, you may need to reconfigure them according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify text determination settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to text determination for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  NACE: For managing output types and text determination.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.