How To Fix EC459 - Function text &1 &2 is a customer object. No original exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Function text &1 &2 is a customer object. No original exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC459 - Function text &1 &2 is a customer object. No original exists ?

  The SAP error message EC459 indicates that the function text you are trying to access or use is a customer object, and there is no original version of this object available in the system. This typically occurs when a user-defined or customized function text is being referenced, but the original (standard) version of that function text does not exist in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Custom Development: The function text has been created as a custom object by a user or developer, and it does not have a corresponding standard version in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: The object may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Deletion: The original function text may have been deleted or not properly created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are preventing the system from recognizing the original object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the function text exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate development tools (like SE80 or SE37).
  Review Custom Code: If the function text is a custom object, review the code to ensure it is correctly implemented and does not reference a non-existent original object.
  Transport Request: If the object was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Recreate the Object: If the original object is missing and you have the necessary specifications, you may need to recreate the function text.
  Consult Documentation: Check any documentation related to the custom development to understand the intended functionality and any dependencies.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical function in your business process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the function text.
  Development Guidelines: Follow SAP's guidelines for custom development to avoid issues with missing objects.
  Change Logs: Review change logs or version history to see if the object was modified or deleted recently.
  Testing: After making changes or recreating the object, ensure thorough testing to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EC459 error and implement a suitable solution.