How To Fix E0171 - No error message exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No error message exists

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0171 - No error message exists ?

  The SAP error message E0171 ("No error message exists") typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific error message that should be displayed for a particular situation or condition. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as during data entry, processing transactions, or executing reports.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Message Class: The error message may not be defined in the message class that the program is trying to access.
  Custom Development: If there is custom code or enhancements, the error message might not have been properly defined or registered.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not correctly set up, leading to the system not being able to retrieve the appropriate message.
  Transport Issues: If the message was recently transported from a development environment to production, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Message Class: Verify if the message class associated with the error is correctly defined. You can do this by using transaction code SE91 to check the message class and see if the specific message number exists.
  Define Missing Messages: If the message is indeed missing, you can create it using transaction SE91. Ensure that you provide a meaningful description for the message.
  Review Custom Code: If the error occurs in custom development, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing existing messages or handling errors appropriately.
  Check Configuration: Review the relevant configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and activated in the target environment.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE91 (Message Class), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE38 (ABAP Program), ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is affecting critical business processes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the E0171 error in your SAP system.