How To Fix GR117 - Text "&1" not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Text "&1" not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR117 - Text "&1" not found ?

  The SAP error message GR117, which states "Text '&1' not found," typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific text or message that is expected to be available in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a transaction or when trying to display certain information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The text or message that the system is trying to retrieve may not exist in the relevant text table or language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the language in which the text is defined.
  Transport Issues: If the text was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Custom Development: If the error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, it may be due to missing or incorrectly defined text elements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Text Elements:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the relevant text table for the missing text. Ensure that the text exists for the required language.
  If the text is missing, you may need to create or maintain it using transaction SE78 or SE63.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify the user’s language settings in the user profile (transaction SU01). Ensure that the language is set correctly and that the corresponding texts are available.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the text was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport request was successful and that it included the necessary text elements.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure that the text elements are correctly defined and that the program is referencing the correct text IDs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink), SE63 (Translation), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is a production issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module or area where the error occurs, as it may provide additional context or troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GR117 error and implement a solution to resolve it.