How To Fix EDI_SD029 - The text procedure cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 029

• Message text: The text procedure cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD029 - The text procedure cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD029, which states "The text procedure cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the text determination procedure for sales documents, such as sales orders or delivery documents. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues or missing data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Procedure: The text procedure that should be used for the document type is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for text determination may not be set up correctly in the relevant customizing settings.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like customer master or material master) may not have the required text procedure assigned.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not have a text procedure assigned to it.
  Text Type Issues: The specific text type required for the document may not be defined or may not be linked to the text procedure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Text Procedure Assignment:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Texts > Text Determination > Define Text Procedures.
  Ensure that the text procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Configuration:
  
  In the same customizing area, check the configuration for the specific document type (e.g., sales order, delivery).
  Ensure that the text procedure is assigned to the document type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master and material master records to ensure that they have the correct text procedure assigned.
  You can do this by using transactions like XD03 for customer master and MM03 for material master.
  
  
  
  Check Text Types:
  
  Ensure that the required text types are defined and linked to the text procedure.
  You can check this in the same customizing area under Define Text Types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the document creation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SPRO (Customizing), XD03 (Display Customer), MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to text determination.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, ensure that it does not interfere with the text determination process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EDI_SD029 error in your SAP system.