How To Fix NR171 - & & & object has no texts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 171

• Message text: & & & object has no texts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR171 - & & & object has no texts ?

  The SAP error message NR171, which states that "object has no texts," typically occurs when you are trying to access or display text information for a particular object (like a material, customer, vendor, etc.) that does not have any associated text entries in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Material Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or others.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to access does not have any text entries defined in the system.
  Incorrect Object Type: You may be trying to access text for an object type that does not support text entries.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the creation or display of text entries for the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Text Entries: Verify if the object in question has any text entries. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for materials) and checking the text tab.
  Create Text Entries: If the object does not have any text entries, you can create them. For example, in the case of materials, you can go to the material master and add the necessary texts.
  Review Object Type: Ensure that you are using the correct object type that supports text entries. If you are unsure, consult the documentation or your SAP administrator.
  Configuration Review: If you suspect a configuration issue, check the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that text management is properly configured for the object type you are working with.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create text entries for the object.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing texts, such as:
  
  MM01/MM02 for Material Master
  VD01/VD02 for Customer Master
  XK01/XK02 for Vendor Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on text management for specific object types.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.