How To Fix PAMS131 - No text for sending e-mail exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAMS - Messages for Graphical Planning Board

• Message number: 131

• Message text: No text for sending e-mail exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAMS131 - No text for sending e-mail exists ?

  The SAP error message PAMS131 ("No text for sending e-mail exists") typically occurs when the system is trying to send an email, but there is no text or message body defined for the email. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when sending notifications, alerts, or other automated emails from SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Email Text: The most common cause is that the email text template has not been defined in the system for the specific application or process that is trying to send the email.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the email sending process, such as missing or incorrect settings in the relevant transaction or program.
  Custom Development: If there is custom development involved, the code may not be correctly handling the email text retrieval.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Email Text:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction where the email is being triggered (e.g., transaction code SO10 for SAPscript texts).
  Check if the email text is defined for the specific application or process. If not, create a new text or modify an existing one.
  Ensure that the text is properly maintained and saved.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to email notifications in the relevant application area. This may involve checking settings in transaction codes like SCOT (SAPconnect) or SOST (Send Requests).
  Ensure that the email sending process is correctly configured to use the defined text.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the email to see where it is failing to retrieve the text.
  Check for any custom code that may be overriding the standard behavior.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or module you are working with for any additional guidance on email configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical business process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SO10: For maintaining text elements.
  SCOT: For configuring SAPconnect settings.
  SOST: For monitoring email sending status.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Email Configuration: Ensure that the SMTP settings are correctly configured in your SAP system to allow for email sending.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PAMS131 error message in SAP.