How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4116 - Orphaned text in language &1; Text is not assigned to a product

/PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4 -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Orphaned text in language &1; Text is not assigned to a product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4116 - Orphaned text in language &1; Text is not assigned to a product ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4116 indicates that there is orphaned text in a specific language that is not assigned to any product. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar modules where text elements are used for product descriptions, marketing texts, or other related information.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Orphaned Text: The text exists in the system but is not linked to any product. This can happen if:
  
  The product was deleted or not created properly.
  The text was created for a product that does not exist in the system.
  There was a data migration or upload process that did not correctly associate texts with products.
  
  
  
  Language Issues: The text is in a specific language (indicated by &1 in the error message) that may not be properly configured or is not supported for the product.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Assignment:
  
  Verify if the product associated with the orphaned text exists in the system.
  If the product has been