How To Fix HSM_FILL043 - Material &1, ctry/region &2: Text type &3 for value &4 not in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HSM_FILL - HM: Hazardous Substance Master Filling

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Material &1, ctry/region &2: Text type &3 for value &4 not in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HSM_FILL043 - Material &1, ctry/region &2: Text type &3 for value &4 not in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HSM_FILL043 indicates that there is an issue with the text type for a specific material in a given country/region. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or display a text that has not been defined in the Customizing settings for that material or country/region combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Type Configuration: The specified text type (denoted by &3) for the material (denoted by &1) and country/region (denoted by &2) is not defined in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the absence of the required text.
  Customizing Settings: The Customizing settings for text types may not have been properly set up for the specific country/region or material type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing (SPRO) settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant area for material master data and check the configuration for text types.
  Ensure that the text type specified in the error message is defined for the relevant country/region and material type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to edit the material master data.
  Check if the required text type is missing and add the necessary text for the material in the appropriate language and country/region.
  
  
  
  Review Text Type Definitions:
  
  Ensure that the text type is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the text type configuration settings.
  If the text type is custom, ensure that it has been properly implemented and activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to material master data and text types for further guidance on how to configure and maintain these settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a custom implementation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material)
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  
  
  Text Types: Text types in SAP are used to store additional information about materials, such as descriptions, specifications, or other relevant data.
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes various views such as basic data, purchasing, sales, and accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HSM_FILL043 error and ensure that the necessary text types are properly configured for your materials.