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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 deleted, consider removing the orphaned text or reassigning it to an existing product.
  
  
  
  Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to the text maintenance transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like MM02 for material master or relevant IBP transactions).
  Check if the text is correctly assigned to the intended product.
  If necessary, reassign the text to the correct product or delete the orphaned text if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Language Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correctly configured.
  Check if the language in question is supported and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all texts were correctly linked to their respective products.
  Consider re-running the migration with corrected mappings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to text management and product assignment for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for text maintenance and product management, such as MM02, MM03, or specific IBP transactions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context for better troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the orphaned text in your SAP system.