How To Fix FB532 - Individual text does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 532

• Message text: Individual text does not exist

What causes this issue?

A correspondence request &V1& was selected for company code &V2&,
for which a language and an individual text is noted in the
correspondence request. However, the respective individual text &V3&
does not exist in language &V4&.

System Response

Cancellation of processing

How to fix this error?

Please contact your SAP consultant to solve the problem. Incorrect
correspondence requests can be deleted with the deletion report.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB532 - Individual text does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FB532, which states "Individual text does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to post a document or perform an action that requires a specific text entry that is not available in the system. This error is often related to the use of text fields in financial documents, such as invoices or journal entries.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Text Entry: The individual text you are trying to use (for example, a text key or description) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The text not being created in the relevant text table.
  The text being deleted or not maintained for the specific document type or account.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for text management in the relevant module (like FI, CO, etc.) may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  User Input Error: The user may have entered an incorrect or misspelled text key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Entries: 
  
  Go to the relevant text maintenance transaction (e.g., SO10 for standard texts) and verify if the individual text you are trying to use exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Text:
  
  If the text is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., SO10 for standard texts).
  Ensure that the text is assigned to the correct object (e.g., document type, account).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant module to ensure that text management is properly set up.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to enter text correctly and understand the importance of maintaining text entries.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create text entries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SO10: Standard Texts
  FB01: Post Document
  FB50: G/L Account Document Entry
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on text management and error handling.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.