How To Fix PG803 - No text reference available for field &1 in table &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 803

• Message text: No text reference available for field &1 in table &2.

What causes this issue?

No text can be determined for field &V1& in table &V2&.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

In <LS>Personnel Administration</> customizing, under
"<DS:SIMG.OHIX0635>Define infotype header</>", view <LS>Header
Structure per Infotype</>, maintain the use of the field content
instead of the text reference. If you are certain that the text can be
determined but that the system is not yet aware of this, you can create
a suitable function module in table T770T. We recommend that you first
examine whether the desired text is available as text for another
field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG803 - No text reference available for field &1 in table &2. ?

  The SAP error message PG803 "No text reference available for field &1 in table &2" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a text reference for a specific field in a specified table. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to display or process data in a way that requires text descriptions or labels for certain fields.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The text elements for the specified field in the specified table are not defined in the system. This can happen if the field is newly created or if the relevant text table has not been maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the text reference might be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system not being able to locate the necessary text.
  Transport Issues: If the table or field was recently transported from a development environment to a production environment, the text elements may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text elements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Text Elements: Verify if the text elements for the specified field in the specified table exist. You can do this by checking the relevant text table in the SAP system.
  Maintain Texts: If the text elements are missing, you can create or maintain them using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAPscript Forms).
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the text reference is correct. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  Transport Request: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects, including text elements.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the text elements. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPscript Forms), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to the specific module or functionality you are working with, as it may provide insights into how text references are managed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.