How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL202 - Text name missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Text name missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL202 - Text name missing ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL202 with the text "Text name missing" typically occurs in the context of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with audit applications or related functionalities. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a required text name for a specific object or entry.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the text entries for a specific object (like a document, material, or audit) are not maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the PLM module where the text types or text objects are not properly defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the data was not migrated correctly, it could lead to missing text entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the text entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Maintenance: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant object (e.g., audit, document) in the PLM module and check if the text entries are maintained.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to check if the text objects are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Texts:
  
  If you find that the text is indeed missing, you can create or maintain the text entries using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SO10 for standard texts).
  Ensure that the text type and language are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the PLM module to ensure that all necessary text types are defined and activated.
  Use transaction SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the relevant settings for text management.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain text entries.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that triggers the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for PLM and text management for more detailed guidance on maintaining texts.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support Tickets: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider raising a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.