How To Fix ES305 - Enter text element of program &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Enter text element of program &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ES305 - Enter text element of program & ?

  The SAP error message ES305, which states "Enter text element of program &," typically occurs when a text element (like a text symbol or a text module) is expected in a program but is missing or not properly defined. This error is often encountered during the development of ABAP programs or when working with text elements in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Element: The specified text element is not defined in the program.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name provided in the error message may be incorrect or not exist.
  Text Element Not Activated: The text element may not have been activated or saved properly.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another, the text elements may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Elements:
  
  Go to the ABAP editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Open the program mentioned in the error message.
  Check the text elements by navigating to the "Text Elements" section (usually found in the menu under "Utilities" -> "Text Elements").
  Ensure that the required text elements are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Text Elements:
  
  If the text element is missing, create it by clicking on "Create" in the text elements section.
  Provide the necessary text and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Ensure that the program name in the error message is correct and corresponds to an existing program.
  
  
  
  Activate the Program:
  
  After making changes to the text elements, make sure to activate the program to ensure that all changes are saved and compiled.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the program was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including text elements, were included.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to identify where the text element is being called and why it is not found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on text elements and their usage in ABAP programs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ES305 error and ensure that the necessary text elements are properly defined and activated in your SAP program.