How To Fix DNO090 - Text will not be created: Text segment type missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DNO - Messages for General Notifications

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Text will not be created: Text segment type missing

What causes this issue?

To create a text, the system requires a text segment type.

System Response

The text is not created.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid text segment type. You can find the available text
segment types in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DNO090 - Text will not be created: Text segment type missing ?

  The SAP error message DNO090, which states "Text will not be created: Text segment type missing," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of text types in the SAP system. This error is often encountered when trying to create or manage texts (such as long texts or notes) for various objects in SAP, such as materials, vendors, or documents.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot determine the appropriate text segment type for the text you are trying to create. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The text type or segment type may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Text Object: The text object you are trying to use may not be defined or may not have the necessary text segment types assigned to it.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the creation of the text.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not be handling text segments correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DNO090 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Text Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE75 (Text Management) to check the configuration of text types and segment types.
  Ensure that the text type you are trying to use is defined and has the necessary segment types assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Text Object:
  
  Ensure that the text object you are working with is correctly defined in the system.
  Check if the text object has the required text segment types associated with it.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify texts in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to text handling, review the code to ensure it is correctly managing text segment types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the text types and segment types relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE75 - Text Management
  SE11 - Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE37 - Function Module (to check related function modules)
  
  
  
  Text Types: Text types in SAP are used to categorize different kinds of texts (e.g., long texts, short texts) for various objects.
  
  
  Text Objects: Text objects define the context in which texts are used (e.g., material master, vendor master).
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the DNO090 error in your SAP system.