How To Fix KN135 - First maintain the text for the selection screen entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 135

• Message text: First maintain the text for the selection screen entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN135 - First maintain the text for the selection screen entry ?

  The SAP error message KN135 ("First maintain the text for the selection screen entry") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a customer master record, and the system requires that you maintain a description or text for a specific field before proceeding. This is often related to the customer account group or other related fields that require a text entry.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entry: The error usually indicates that a required text field has not been filled in. This could be a description for the customer or a specific field that requires a text entry.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the customer master data that require certain fields to be filled out before saving the record.
  Field Dependencies: Certain fields may have dependencies on others, and if a prerequisite field is not filled, it can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Required Text:
  
  Navigate to the customer master record you are trying to create or modify.
  Look for the field that requires a text entry (often indicated by a red asterisk or similar marker).
  Enter the necessary text in the required field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the customer account group settings in transaction code OBD2 or SPRO.
  Ensure that the required fields are correctly configured and that the text fields are set up as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Field Dependencies:
  
  If the error persists, review the dependencies of the fields in the customer master data. Ensure that all prerequisite fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the customer master data fields and their requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to customer master data include XD01 (Create Customer), XD02 (Change Customer), and XD03 (Display Customer).
  Field Help: Use the F1 help function in SAP to get more information about specific fields and their requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KN135 error and successfully maintain the customer master record.