How To Fix R1516 - Text for identification type &1 does not exist in language &2

R1516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Text for identification type &1 does not exist in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1516 - Text for identification type &1 does not exist in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1516, which states "Text for identification type &1 does not exist in language &2," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specific text or description for a given identification type in the specified language. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with material master data, customer/vendor master data, or other areas where identification types are used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the text for the specified identification type (e.g., a material type, customer type, etc.) has not been maintained in the specified language in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the transaction may not match the available texts in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the identification types in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction for maintaining texts for identification types. This