How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RA_GUI017 - Text for &1, &2 does not exist in language &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RA_GUI -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Text for &1, &2 does not exist in language &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RA_GUI017 - Text for &1, &2 does not exist in language &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RA_GUI017 indicates that the system is unable to find the text for a specific message in the specified language. This typically occurs when the message text is not maintained in the SAP system for the given message number and language combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Text: The message text for the specified message number (&1) and language (&3) is not available in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available message texts in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the message texts were recently transported from another system, there may have been an issue during the transport process, leading to missing texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Texts:
  
  Use transaction code SE91 to check if the message number exists and if the text is maintained for the specified language.
  If the message text is missing, you can create or maintain it in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01).
  If necessary, change the language to one that has the message text available.
  
  
  
  Transport Messages:
  
  If the message texts were supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Re-transport the message texts if necessary.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a standard message that should be available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: Message Class Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SE78: SAP Archive Link Administration (for checking transport issues)
  
  
  
  Message Class: The message class associated with the error can provide context on where to look for the message texts.
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP to ensure you are checking the correct language.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.