How To Fix DRF_OUTBOUND113 - Missing level text: provide either a description or message number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DRF_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Missing level text: provide either a description or message number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND113 - Missing level text: provide either a description or message number ?

  The SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND113 indicates that there is a missing level text in the Data Replication Framework (DRF) when trying to replicate data. This error typically occurs when the system expects a description or message number for a specific level of data but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The level text (description) for a specific object or data level is not maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Data Replication Framework, such as missing settings or incorrect mappings.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being replicated may have inconsistencies or missing entries that lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the DRF, they might not be handling level texts correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Level Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the configuration for the Data Replication Framework.
  Ensure that all necessary level texts are maintained for the objects you are trying to replicate.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the DRF to ensure that all required fields and mappings are correctly set up.
  Check if the replication model is correctly defined and that all necessary attributes are included.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data that is being replicated to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables for missing descriptions.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to the DRF, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles level texts and does not skip any necessary checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the Data Replication Framework for any specific guidance on this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details of the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SLG1 (for logs), and DRFOUT (for monitoring DRF outbound queues).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to DRF and this specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.