How To Fix MG259 - Transaction &: purchase order texts skipped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Transaction &: purchase order texts skipped

What causes this issue?

The purchase order texts view is not active. The reasons for this may
be:
You have not selected the purchase order texts view.
You are not authorized to access purchase order texts.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG259 - Transaction &: purchase order texts skipped ?

  The SAP error message MG259, which states "Transaction &: purchase order texts skipped," typically occurs during the processing of purchase orders (POs) in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system has encountered an issue with the texts associated with the purchase order, and as a result, it has skipped processing those texts.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Texts: The purchase order may not have any texts defined, or the texts may not be properly maintained in the system.
  Text Type Issues: The text types associated with the purchase order may not be configured correctly or may not be allowed for the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the texts associated with the purchase order.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the text management settings in SAP that prevent the texts from being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Purchase Order Texts: Review the purchase order in question to ensure that the texts are properly maintained. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order and checking the "Texts" tab.
  Verify Text Types: Ensure that the text types used in the purchase order are correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the customizing settings under Materials Management > Purchasing > Texts.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the texts. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to text management in SAP. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or MM configuration team to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide solutions for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the purchase order and its texts.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on text management in purchasing.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MG259 error and implement a solution to resolve it.