ME0C003 - No text with the description &2 exists for text object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME0C - Customizing Messages: Purchasing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No text with the description &2 exists for text object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME0C003 - No text with the description &2 exists for text object &1 ?

  The SAP error message ME0C003 indicates that there is a missing text entry for a specific text object in the system. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to retrieve a text description for a particular object (like a material, vendor, or purchasing document) but cannot find the corresponding text in the database.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Text Entry: The most common cause is that the text for the specified object does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The text not being created for the object.
  The text being deleted or not maintained properly.
  The text being maintained in a different language that is not currently set in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Text Object or Key: The text object or key being referenced may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Maintenance:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction for maintaining texts (e.g., for materials, you can use transaction MM02 to check and maintain material texts).
  Ensure that the text for the specified object exists and is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Text:
  
  If the text does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction. For example, if it’s a material, you can add the text in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile match the language in which the text is maintained. You can check this in the user settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator, check the configuration settings for the text objects in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the text objects and their maintenance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Text Objects: In SAP, text objects are used to store descriptive texts related to various entities (like materials, vendors, etc.). Each text object has a specific identifier.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for text maintenance include:
  
  MM01 / MM02 / MM03 for material master texts.
  ME21N / ME22N for purchase order texts.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.