How To Fix ISSR_READ016 - Text does not exist for &1, &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR_READ - Messages of Central Read Modules for SR Tables

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Text does not exist for &1, &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR_READ016 - Text does not exist for &1, &2 ?

  The SAP error message ISSR_READ016 with the text "Text does not exist for &1, &2" typically indicates that the system is trying to retrieve a text or description for a specific object or key, but it cannot find the corresponding entry in the database. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with master data, configuration settings, or other text elements in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the text entries for the specified keys (represented by &1 and &2) do not exist in the relevant text tables.
  Incorrect Key Values: The keys being used to retrieve the text may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, some text entries may not have been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not properly set up, leading to missing texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAPscript Forms) to check if the text entries exist for the specified keys.
  Look for the relevant text table associated with the object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Texts:
  
  If the texts are indeed missing, you can create them using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SE61 for SAPscript texts).
  Ensure that you enter the correct keys and language when creating the texts.
  
  
  
  Verify Key Values:
  
  Double-check the values being used for &1 and &2 to ensure they are correct and correspond to existing entries in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data, including texts, has been migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides related to the specific module or functionality you are working with to ensure that all necessary texts are defined.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPscript Forms), SE61 (Text Management).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how text management is handled.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.