How To Fix IAM104 - Texts for system activity <&1> not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IAM - Errors in Activity Management

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Texts for system activity <&1> not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IAM104 - Texts for system activity <&1> not found ?

  The SAP error message IAM104, which states "Texts for system activity <&1> not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary text descriptions for a specific system activity in the relevant language or configuration. This can happen for various reasons, including missing or incomplete configuration, language settings, or issues with the transport of texts.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Texts: The texts for the specified system activity have not been maintained in the system.
  Language Settings: The texts may exist, but they are not available in the language that the user is currently using.
  Transport Issues: If the texts were recently transported from another system, there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a configuration error in the system that prevents the texts from being accessed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE61 for text maintenance) and check if the texts for the specified system activity exist.
  If they do not exist, you may need to create or maintain them.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If the texts are available in another language, consider switching to that language temporarily to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the texts were supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that the transport request containing the texts has been successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the system activity to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if you suspect a deeper issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE61 (Text Maintenance), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module or functionality where the error occurs for additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the IAM104 error in your SAP system.