How To Fix MI_MGMT008 - Could not read text in the class

MI_MGMT008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI_MGMT - MI: Device Management

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Could not read text in the class

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MI_MGMT008 - Details

• The SAP error message MI_MGMT008 ("Could not read text in the class") typically occurs when the system is unable to retrieve the text associated with a specific class in the Material Management (MM) module. This can happen for various reasons, including missing or incorrectly configured text elements, issues with the class itself, or problems with the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Texts: The text for the specified class might not be maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Class Configuration: The class might not be properly configured or might not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text for the class.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data or issues with the database that prevent the text from being read.
  Language Settings: The text might not be available in the language that the user is currently using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the class in transaction CL02 (Change Class)