How To Fix R1116 - Application object &2: No text for screen &3 in language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Application object &2: No text for screen &3 in language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1116 - Application object &2: No text for screen &3 in language &1 ?

  The SAP error message R1116 indicates that there is a missing text for a specific screen in a particular language. This typically occurs when the system is trying to display a screen or a message that has not been properly translated or does not have a corresponding text entry in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the text for the specified screen (identified by &3) in the specified language (identified by &1) has not been maintained in the SAP system.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available texts in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the screen texts were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been an issue during the transport process that resulted in missing texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE61 (SAPscript Text Elements) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to maintain the missing text for the specified screen in the required language.
  You can also check the relevant text elements in the transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to see if the text exists and is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01) under the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully transported.
  
  
  
  Fallback Language:
  
  If the text is not available in the specified language, SAP may fall back to a default language (usually English). Ensure that the fallback language is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application object to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE61: For maintaining text elements.
  SE80: For navigating through objects and checking their properties.
  SE11: For checking data dictionary objects.
  SU01: For user administration and checking user settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Language Packs: Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed in your SAP system if you are working with multiple languages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1116 error and ensure that the necessary texts are available for the specified screen in the required language.