How To Fix M8170 - Text adopted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Text adopted

What causes this issue?

The system copied the standard text for the key entered.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the text. If you want to make changes, you have one of two
possibilities:
You overwrite the text.
You enter another key to obtain another standard text.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8170 - Text adopted ?

  The SAP error message M8170 ("Text adopted") typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory management processes. This message indicates that the system has adopted a text or description from a related document or master data, but it may not be clear why this is happening or how to resolve any underlying issues.
  Cause:
  
  Text Inheritance: The message usually indicates that the system is inheriting text from another source, such as a material master record, purchase order, or sales order. This can happen when the text field is not explicitly filled in the current document, and the system defaults to using the text from a related document.
  Configuration Settings: The behavior of text adoption can be influenced by configuration settings in the SAP system, particularly in the material management (MM) module.
  Missing Text: If a user expects to see a specific text in a document but it is not appearing, it may be due to the absence of that text in the relevant master data or document.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Related Documents: Review the related documents (e.g., material master, purchase order) to see if the expected text is present there. If it is missing, you may need to add or update the text in the relevant master data.
  Manual Entry: If you want to override the adopted text, you can manually enter the desired text in the relevant field of the document you are working on.
  Configuration Review: If the text adoption behavior is not as expected, review the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve checking the text determination procedures in the MM module.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how text adoption works in SAP and how to manage text fields effectively.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on text management and configuration in the MM module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to text adoption or provide updates and patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists or if you need more specific guidance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.