How To Fix F4632 - Text section & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 632

• Message text: Text section & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP directly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4632 - Text section & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message F4632 ("Text section & is not defined") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document types, payment terms, or other financial configurations that require specific text sections to be defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Text Section Definition: The text section that is referenced in the transaction or configuration is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the financial module, such as missing entries in the customizing settings.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not have the necessary text sections defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F4632 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Section Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBTEXT (or the relevant customizing transaction) to check if the text section is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new entry for the required text section.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to check the document types and ensure that the text sections are correctly assigned to the relevant document types.
  If necessary, modify the document type settings to include the required text sections.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Terms:
  
  If the error occurs during payment processing, check the payment terms configuration in transaction code OBB8 to ensure that the text sections are defined for the payment terms being used.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBTEXT, OBA7, and OBB8 for configuration checks.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on text sections and their configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as they may have additional insights or access to system logs that can help diagnose the problem.