How To Fix EI149 - Frame text not entered or preset, plant: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Frame text not entered or preset, plant: &

What causes this issue?

The specification for the frame text is missing in the system and
therefore the notification to the vendor cannot be created.

System Response

Processing is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Enter a text number in the frame text field. This text has to have been
created in the general SAP standard text maintenance.
Alternatively, you can make set the necessary standard texts
(request, dunning and frame text) for each plant in Customizing.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI149 - Frame text not entered or preset, plant: & ?

  The SAP error message EI149, which states "Frame text not entered or preset, plant: &," typically occurs in the context of creating or managing documents related to a specific plant in SAP. This error indicates that a required frame text (a type of descriptive text or header) has not been entered or is not preset for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Frame Text: The most common cause of this error is that the frame text has not been defined for the specific plant in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that have not been properly set up, leading to the absence of the required frame text.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have overlooked entering the necessary frame text when creating or modifying a document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Frame Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP to define the frame text for the specified plant.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant module (e.g., Logistics, Production, etc.).
  Ensure that the frame text is created and assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Texts:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to check if the frame text exists for the plant.
  If it does exist, ensure that it is correctly linked to the relevant document type or process.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If the frame text is not mandatory but is expected, ensure that users are trained to enter the required text when creating documents.
  Implement validation checks to prompt users to enter the frame text if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for frame texts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) for managing texts and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are aware of the importance of entering frame texts and provide training if necessary.
  
  By addressing the missing frame text and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the EI149 error in SAP.