How To Fix FT172 - Check that the text is still correct

FT172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Check that the text is still correct

Self-Explanatory Message

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FT172 - Details

• The SAP error message FT172, which states "Check that the text is still correct," typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when creating or modifying texts in various SAP modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management, etc.). This error can arise due to several reasons, including inconsistencies in the text data or issues with the text determination procedure.
  Causes:
  
  Text Changes: The text associated with a document may have been altered or deleted, leading to inconsistencies.
  Text Type Issues: The text type being used may not be valid or may not be defined correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the text.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the text determination settings for the relevant module.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the underlying data that the text is based on, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Text