How To Fix MC573 - Correct the text constant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Correct the text constant

What causes this issue?

Text constants must be enclosed in ' ... '. The special constant
'SPACE' must be entered as ' '.

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?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC573 - Correct the text constant ?

  The SAP error message MC573, which states "Correct the text constant," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error is related to issues with text constants in the system, which are often used for displaying messages or labels in various transactions and reports.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Text Constants: The text constant that the system is trying to reference may not exist or may have been incorrectly defined.
  Language Issues: The text constant may not be available in the language that the user is currently using in their session.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that reference text constants, they may not be correctly implemented or may reference non-existent constants.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included all necessary text constants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MC573 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Text Constants:
  
  Use transaction SE63 (Translation) to check if the text constant exists in the system.
  Ensure that the text constant is defined for the language you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure that it is referencing the correct text constants.
  Make sure that any custom text constants are properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects, including text constants, were included in the transport request.
  You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific module or transaction where the error occurs. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with details about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to the specific module you are working with, as it may provide insights into common issues and their resolutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the MC573 error in your SAP system.