How To Fix PA285 - The text entered cannot be found

PA285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 285

• Message text: The text entered cannot be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA285 - The text entered cannot be found ?

  The SAP error message PA285 ("The text entered cannot be found") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or related modules when a user attempts to access or enter a text that does not exist in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to retrieve a specific infotype text, a description, or a note that is not available in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text: The text or description you are trying to access or enter does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created or deleted.
  Incorrect Entry: The text may have been entered incorrectly, including typos or incorrect formatting.
  Language Settings: The text may exist in a different language than the one currently set in your user profile.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access certain texts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP