How To Fix LQ304 - Text cannot be created as & (as there is no reference &)

LQ304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LQ - Proposal Pool Management

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Text cannot be created as & (as there is no reference &)

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a length variant although no proposal currently
exists.

System Response

A length variant must refer to an existing proposal.

How to fix this error?

Save the target text to create a system standard.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LQ304 - Text cannot be created as & (as there is no reference &) ?

  The SAP error message LQ304 indicates that a text cannot be created because there is no reference available for the specified object. This typically occurs in the context of logistics or inventory management when trying to create or maintain texts for certain objects (like materials, vendors, etc.) without the necessary reference data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Reference Object: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find the reference object that is required to create the text. This could be due to:
  
  The reference object (like a material or vendor) not being created or not existing in the system.
  The reference object being inactive or deleted.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the text management.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Text Type: The text type you are trying to create may not be valid for the object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reference Object: Ensure that the reference object (e.g., material, vendor) exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
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