How To Fix FMKU138 - Enter a standard text

FMKU138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Enter a standard text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMKU138 - Enter a standard text ?

  The SAP error message FMKU138 "Enter a standard text" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a document that requires a standard text entry, but the required text has not been provided. This error is often encountered in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or purchase orders, where standard texts are used for descriptions or notes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Standard Text: The most common cause of this error is that the field for standard text is left blank or not filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of standard texts in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create standard texts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Standard Text: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant field where the standard text is required and enter the appropriate text. You can use transaction code SO10 to create or manage standard texts.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the standard text is