How To Fix PA186 - Text & in language & has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Text & in language & has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA186 - Text & in language & has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message PA186 typically indicates that a specific text (such as a description or label) in a particular language has been deleted from the system. This error is often encountered in the context of personnel administration or organizational management modules, where texts are used for various purposes, including employee records, job descriptions, or organizational units.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Text: The text that the system is trying to access has been deleted or is no longer available in the specified language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the configuration may not match the available texts in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing translations for certain texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Availability: Verify if the text in question exists in the system for the specified language. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for data dictionary or SE78 for text management) and checking the text entries.
  
  
  Recreate the Text: If the text has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done through the appropriate transaction code (e.g., PP01 for maintaining organizational management texts) or by using the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  Adjust Language Settings: Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (SU01) and adjust the default language if necessary.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any other missing texts or inconsistencies in the data. This can help in identifying if there are other related issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling text-related issues in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPscript Forms), and PP01 (Maintain Organizational Management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or edit the texts in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PA186 error and restore the necessary text in the system.