How To Fix CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE018 - There are no texts for accounting principles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE - Message Class for CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE Development Class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: There are no texts for accounting principles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE018 - There are no texts for accounting principles ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE018, which states "There are no texts for accounting principles," typically occurs in the context of product management and financial accounting within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary text descriptions for the specified accounting principles in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The primary cause of this error is that the texts for the accounting principles have not been maintained in the system. This could happen if the configuration for accounting principles was not completed properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings related to accounting principles in the system.
  Language Settings: The texts may not be available in the language that the user is currently using, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts for Accounting Principles:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for maintaining accounting principles.
  Ensure that the texts for the accounting principles are properly defined and saved.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify that the texts for the accounting principles are available in the language you are using.
  If necessary, add the required texts in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for accounting principles to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP functional consultant or refer to the SAP documentation.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the texts were recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 for checking table entries related to accounting principles.
  Tables: The relevant tables that might contain the accounting principles and their texts include T001 (Company Codes) and T003 (Document Types), among others.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain accounting principles and their texts.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.