How To Fix DS524 - Choose the text types to be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Choose the text types to be copied

What causes this issue?

You can restrict the copying of text elements by pressing an F key for
certain text types (partial selection). In this case, you must select
the text type(s) to be copied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS524 - Choose the text types to be copied ?

  The SAP error message DS524, which states "Choose the text types to be copied," typically occurs in the context of text management in SAP, particularly when dealing with text objects in various modules such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or others.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to copy or transfer texts (like descriptions, notes, etc.) from one object to another, but you have not specified which text types you want to copy. Text types are predefined categories of text that can be associated with various objects in SAP, such as sales orders, material master records, etc.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DS524 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where you are trying to copy the text from and to. This could be in a transaction related to sales orders, material master, etc.
  
  
  Select Text Types:
  
  When prompted by the error message, look for a selection screen or dialog box