How To Fix EZ446 - Define texts/flyers in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Define texts/flyers in Customizing

What causes this issue?

No texts/flyers for print action records are maintained in Customizing.
It is thus only possible to assign an individual text to a print action
record.
INCLUDE ABAFICA_NA_CUST OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ446 - Define texts/flyers in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message EZ446, which states "Define texts/flyers in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of texts or flyers for sales documents.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for texts or flyers that are supposed to be associated with a particular sales document or transaction. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required text types or flyers have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The settings in the Customizing (SPRO) may not be correctly configured for the relevant document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the text settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EZ446 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Text Control > Define Text Types.
  Ensure that the relevant text types for your sales documents are defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Texts/Flyers:
  
  If the text types are missing, you may need to create them. This can be done in the same area of SPRO where you define text types.
  Make sure to assign the text types to the appropriate document types (e.g., sales orders, quotations).
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are working with is correctly set up to use the defined text types. This can be found under Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Documents > Sales Document Header > Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify text settings. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to text management in SD for more detailed instructions on configuring text types and flyers.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in the Sales and Distribution module for further assistance.