How To Fix ICL_BRF161 - Prompting text &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_BRF - Messages of BRF-Related Claims Objects

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Prompting text &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_BRF161 - Prompting text &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ICL_BRF161 indicates that there is a problem with a prompting text that is expected to exist in the system but is not found. This error typically occurs in the context of Business Rules Framework (BRF) applications, where certain texts or labels are required for user prompts or messages.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The prompting text specified in the BRF configuration does not exist in the text repository. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant language or a misconfiguration.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The system might be looking for a text in a specific language that has not been maintained.
  Transport Issues: If the BRF configuration was transported from one system to another, the text elements may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Text Repository: Go to the transaction SE63 (Translation) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the prompting text exists in the relevant language. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  Maintain Texts: If the text is missing, you can create or maintain the text in the appropriate language using transaction SE63 or by navigating to the relevant BRF configuration.
  Review Language Settings: Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct and that the prompting text exists for that language.
  Transport Configuration: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary text elements were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing texts.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the system is trying to fetch the prompting text and identify the exact point of failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SE11 (Data Dictionary), BRF+ (Business Rules Framework).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BRF+ for more details on managing texts and translations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.