How To Fix /PM0/ABP_CORR047 - Free texts to be selected were not set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_CORR -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Free texts to be selected were not set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_CORR047 - Free texts to be selected were not set ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_CORR047 Free texts to be selected were not set typically occurs in the context of SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or related modules when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires free text entries, but those entries have not been defined or configured properly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The free text settings may not have been configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary customizing settings for free texts have not been completed.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not support free texts, or the specific configuration for that document type may not include free text options.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create free texts.
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: There may be bugs or inconsistencies in the system that prevent the free text functionality from working as intended.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for free text settings (e.g., under Plant Maintenance or the specific module you are working with).
  Ensure that the free text options are properly configured for the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type you are using to ensure that it allows for free text entries.
  Make sure that the free text fields are activated for that document type.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or edit free texts.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Testing and Validation:
  
  After making any changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Validate that free texts can be entered and saved as expected.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Modules) for deeper investigation.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to free text functionality in the specific module you are working with.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.