How To Fix /IWFND/MED203 - Text is not supplied.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Text is not supplied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/MED203 - Text is not supplied. ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/MED203 Text is not supplied typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that a required text or description for a particular entity or field is missing in the service response. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The error usually arises when the OData service is trying to retrieve or display a text that has not been defined in the backend system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant text tables or configuration settings.
  Data Model Issues: If the data model defined in the OData service does not have the necessary text associations or if the text elements are not properly mapped, this error can occur.
  Service Configuration: The OData service might not be configured correctly to fetch the required texts from the backend.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Text Entries: Verify that the necessary text entries exist in the relevant tables. For example, if you are dealing with material texts, check the MAST or MAKT tables for the required entries.
  Update OData Service: If the OData service is not fetching the texts correctly, you may need to update the service definition. This can involve:
  
  Regenerating the service.
  Ensuring that the text associations are correctly defined in the service metadata.
  
  
  Debugging: Use transaction IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for more detailed error logs related to the OData service. This can provide insights into what is missing or misconfigured.
  Check Annotations: Ensure that the annotations in the OData service are correctly set up to include text fields. This may involve modifying the service's metadata or the underlying data model.
  Testing: After making changes, test the OData service using tools like Postman or the SAP Gateway Client (transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to ensure that the texts are now being retrieved correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: Understanding how SAP Gateway works and how it interacts with OData services can help in troubleshooting such issues.
  OData Services: Familiarity with OData service development and configuration in SAP can be beneficial.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.