How To Fix NR391 - Specify a text table

NR391 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Specify a text table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR391 - Specify a text table ?

  The SAP error message NR391, which states "Specify a text table," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a table in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or when working with text elements in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a text table to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Table Definition: When creating a table that is intended to hold text elements (like descriptions or labels), you need to specify a corresponding text table. This is often required for tables that will be used in conjunction with language-dependent data.
  Incorrect Table Type: The table you are working with may not be set up correctly to handle text elements, or it may not be defined as a text table in the Data Dictionary.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the table or the way it is being called in the program.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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