How To Fix PA081 - No text ID may be specified for this activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: No text ID may be specified for this activity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA081 - No text ID may be specified for this activity ?

  The SAP error message PA081 ("No text ID may be specified for this activity") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with activities in the Personnel Administration or Organizational Management components. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a specific activity, where a text ID is not allowed or not applicable.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The activity you are trying to perform may not be configured to accept a text ID. This is often the case for certain standard activities that do not require additional text descriptions.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The settings in the customizing (SPRO) for the specific activity may not be correctly defined, leading to the system not recognizing the text ID.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a text ID is being incorrectly