How To Fix M3146 - Text in language & does not exist for view &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Text in language & does not exist for view &

What causes this issue?

A text must exist for every chosen view in your logon language &V1&.
The text for view &V2& is missing from table T131T.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSTVERW1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3146 - Text in language & does not exist for view & ?

  The SAP error message M3146, which states "Text in language & does not exist for view &," typically occurs when the system is trying to access a text or description in a specific language for a particular view, but it cannot find the corresponding entry in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the text for the specified language has not been maintained in the system for the given view.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available texts in the system.
  View Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the view itself, leading to the absence of the required text.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary or SE78 for maintaining texts).
  Check if the text for the specified language exists for the view in question.
  If it does not exist, create or maintain the necessary text entries.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If the user is set to a language that does not have the required texts, consider switching to a language that does.
  
  
  
  Review View Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration, review the settings for the view to ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary texts are included.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the texts were recently created or modified, ensure that they have been transported correctly to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (Maintain Texts), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintaining texts and views.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.