How To Fix CRM_BTIL_OBJ017 - Text type '&1' is not assigned to current text determination procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Text type '&1' is not assigned to current text determination procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BTIL_OBJ017 - Text type '&1' is not assigned to current text determination procedure ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BTIL_OBJ017 indicates that a specific text type (denoted by '&1') is not assigned to the current text determination procedure in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a business transaction (like a sales order, service request, etc.) that requires text entries, but the system cannot find the appropriate configuration for the text type you are trying to use.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The text type you are trying to use is not assigned to the text determination procedure that is currently active for the business transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The text determination procedure may not be correctly configured in the system, or the text type may not be included in the procedure.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been properly integrated with the text determination settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Customer Relationship Management > Basic Functions > Text Management > Text Determination.
  Check the configuration for the text determination procedure that is relevant to your business transaction.
  
  
  
  Assign Text Type:
  
  In the text determination procedure, ensure that the text type indicated in the error message is assigned.
  If it is not assigned, you can add it to the procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Text Types:
  
  Ensure that the text type you are trying to use is valid and correctly defined in the system.
  You can check the text types in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  SE11 for checking table definitions related to text types and determination procedures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to text determination procedures and error messages.
  
  
  
  User Roles: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the text determination settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_BTIL_OBJ017 error and ensure that the appropriate text types are available for your business transactions.