How To Fix CT753 - Maintain text for selection window


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CT - CIM messages: ATAB table accesses

  • Message number: 753

  • Message text: Maintain text for selection window

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CT753 - Maintain text for selection window ?

    The SAP error message CT753, which states "Maintain text for selection window," typically occurs when there is a missing or incomplete text description for a selection screen in a report or program. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying reports, queries, or selection screens in SAP.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Text: The selection screen does not have a defined text for one or more of its fields.
    2. Incomplete Configuration: The configuration for the selection screen may not have been completed properly, leading to missing descriptions.
    3. Transport Issues: If the program or report was transported from one system to another, the text elements may not have been included in the transport request.

    Solution:

    To resolve the CT753 error, you can follow these steps:

    1. Maintain Texts:

      • Go to the transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor).
      • Open the program or report that is causing the error.
      • Navigate to the selection screen (usually defined in the SELECTION-SCREEN statement).
      • Check for the TEXT elements associated with the selection screen fields.
      • Use transaction SE61 (SAPscript Text Elements) to maintain the missing texts. You can create or edit text elements for the selection screen.
    2. Check for Missing Texts:

      • Ensure that all fields in the selection screen have corresponding text elements defined.
      • If you are using a custom program, make sure that all selection screen fields have been properly documented.
    3. Transport Request:

      • If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary text elements were included.
      • If they were not included, you may need to manually add the missing texts in the target system.
    4. Testing:

      • After maintaining the texts, test the selection screen again to ensure that the error is resolved.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • SE80: Object Navigator
      • SE38: ABAP Editor
      • SE61: SAPscript Text Elements
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on maintaining selection screens and text elements.
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CT753 error and ensure that your selection screen is properly configured with the necessary text descriptions.

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