How To Fix CRM_BTIL_OBJ016 - No valid text types are assigned to text determination procedure '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BTIL_OBJ - Messages when processing business transaction objects

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No valid text types are assigned to text determination procedure '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BTIL_OBJ016 - No valid text types are assigned to text determination procedure '&1' ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BTIL_OBJ016 indicates that there are no valid text types assigned to the text determination procedure specified in the message. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to create or modify business transactions that require text determination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Types: The text determination procedure referenced in the error does not have any text types assigned to it. Text types are necessary for the system to know what kind of text (e.g., long text, short text) can be used in the business transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for text determination may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Procedure Assignment: The text determination procedure may not be correctly assigned to the business object or transaction type you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for text determination in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant area (usually under CRM settings) and check the text determination procedures.
  Ensure that the procedure referenced in the error message has valid text types assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Text Types:
  
  If no text types are assigned, you will need to assign appropriate text types to the text determination procedure.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the path: 
  
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Customer Relationship Management -> Basic Functions -> Text Management -> Define Text Determination Procedures.
  
  
  Here, you can add the necessary text types to the procedure.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Object Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the text determination procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant business object or transaction type.
  This can also be checked in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Text Types: Text types define the kind of text that can be used in business transactions. Common text types include long text, short text, and header text.
  Text Determination Procedures: These are used to control how texts are determined and assigned to business objects in SAP CRM.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or CRMD_ORDER to access the CRM order management area for testing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for further investigation, as there may be additional configuration or authorization issues at play.