How To Fix FINS_FI_MASS_DATA408 - General text with name &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MASS_DATA - Mass Data Handling

• Message number: 408

• Message text: General text with name &1 does not exist

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?

Create your end user documentation in transaction <DS:TRAN.SE61>SE61</>
with document class <ls>General Text</> (TX) and enter the name of the
document in the configuration for your mass data activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_MASS_DATA408 - General text with name &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MASS_DATA408 indicates that there is a general text with a specified name (&1) that does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial data processing, particularly when dealing with mass data uploads or modifications.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Text Object: The specified text object (general text) that the system is trying to access does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The text not being created or saved in the system.
  The text being deleted or not transported correctly from a development environment to production.
  A typo or incorrect reference to the text name in the program or configuration.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the text is supposed to be defined.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text object, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE78 or SO10 to check if the text object with the specified name exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create the Missing Text:
  
  If the text is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SO10 for standard texts). Ensure that you use the correct name and type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the text object. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the text was supposed to be transported from another environment, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the text object. If not, work with your security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or process that is generating the error to identify where the reference to the text is being made.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or transaction you are working with to understand how general texts are managed.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.