How To Fix FDT_CORE902 - Text symbol &1 was not found in program &2 with language &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CORE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Core

• Message number: 902

• Message text: Text symbol &1 was not found in program &2 with language &3

What causes this issue?

For the current object, you have defined that a text symbol defined for
program &v1& shall be used. However, the text symbol cannot be found.
This error occurs if you have maintained the program name, but the text
symbol ID is missing or not defined for that program.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the program name and the text symbol ID and make the necessary
corrections.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE902 - Text symbol &1 was not found in program &2 with language &3 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE902 indicates that a text symbol (a piece of text used for user interface elements) could not be found in a specified program for a given language. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or other SAP applications that utilize text symbols for multilingual support.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Symbol: The text symbol referenced by the message is not defined in the program or the corresponding language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the application may not match the available text symbols.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another, the text symbols may not have been included in the transport request.
  Development Issues: The program may have been modified or developed without properly defining all necessary text symbols.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Symbols:
  
  Go to the transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) and check the program specified in the error message.
  Look for the text symbol in the relevant language. You can do this by navigating to the "Text Symbols" section in the program or function module.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Text Symbols:
  
  If the text symbol is missing, you can define it by going to the appropriate section in the program and adding the required text symbol for the specified language.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01) or by using the command /nSU01 to access the user settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects, including text symbols. You may need to re-transport or manually add the missing text symbols.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the program to see where the error occurs and gather more context about the missing text symbol.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the program or application to see if there are known issues or updates regarding text symbols.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific program or text symbols.
  Language Packs: Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed in your SAP system if you are working with multiple languages.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.