How To Fix FC187 - Text module & is not defined in language &

FC187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Text module & is not defined in language &

What causes this issue?

The text module you entered, &V1&, is not defined in language &V2&.

System Response

Warning.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

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

If necessary, create text module &V1& in language &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC187 - Text module & is not defined in language & ?

  The SAP error message FC187 typically indicates that a text module is not defined for a specific language in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to display or print documents that rely on text modules for descriptions or instructions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Module: The specified text module has not been created or is not available in the language you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the document being processed may not match the available text modules.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the text modules in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Module Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE61 for text management) and check if the text module exists for the specified language.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Text Module:
  
  If the text module is missing, you can create it