How To Fix M8171 - No standard text found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No standard text found

What causes this issue?

No text with the key &V1& has been created in the Customizing system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the key which you entered and make any necessary corrections.
If no key exists for the required text, you have to physically
enter this text.
Your system administrator can also enter the key with the relevant text
in the Customizing system, which will allow you to access it at a later
date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8171 - No standard text found ?

  The SAP error message M8171 "No standard text found" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a standard text that is referenced in a document or transaction. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to create or display a document that includes standard texts (like material descriptions, messages, etc.) that are not defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Standard Text: The standard text you are trying to use has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Text ID: The text ID or name being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Text Object Not Defined: The text object associated with the standard text may not be defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the standard text.
  Language Settings: The standard text may not exist in the language that the user is currently using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create the Standard Text:
  
  Use transaction code SO10 to create the missing standard text. Ensure that you use the correct text ID and object.
  Make sure to save the text after creating it.
  
  
  
  Check Text ID and Object:
  
  Verify that the text ID and object being referenced are correct. You can do this by checking the configuration or the documentation for the specific transaction or module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the standard text exists in the language you are using. If it exists in another language, you may need to create a translation or switch to the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use standard texts. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module or transaction to understand how standard texts are used and configured.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SO10: For creating and managing standard texts.
  SE11: For checking data dictionary objects, including text objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to standard texts.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on standard texts and their usage in various modules.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8171 error and ensure that the necessary standard texts are available for your transactions.