How To Fix PA187 - Text & does not exist in language & and therefore cannot be deleted

PA187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Text & does not exist in language & and therefore cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA187 - Text & does not exist in language & and therefore cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message PA187 indicates that a specific text (usually related to a personnel action or infotype) does not exist in the specified language, and as a result, it cannot be deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when trying to delete or modify a text entry that is not available in the desired language.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entry: The text you are trying to delete does not exist in the specified language. This could happen if the text was never created in that language or if it was deleted previously.
  Language Settings: The language settings in your user profile or the system may not match the language in which the text is expected to exist.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the text is referenced but not available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Text Existence: Verify if the text actually exists in the specified language. You can do this