How To Fix R1657 - Text for address type &1 does not exist in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 657

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1657 - Text for address type &1 does not exist in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1657, which states "Text for address type &1 does not exist in language &2," typically occurs when the system is trying to retrieve a text description for a specific address type, but it cannot find the corresponding text in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the text for the specified address type (denoted by &1) is not maintained in the system for the specified language (denoted by &2).
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the available texts.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of address types or the text management settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE63 (Translation) or SE75 (Text Management) to maintain the missing text for the address type in the required language.
  Navigate to the relevant area where the address type is defined and ensure that the text exists for the specified language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the language you are using is supported and that the necessary texts are available in that language.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for address types in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary address types are properly configured and that texts are maintained for each language as required.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the address types or the texts that need to be maintained, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SE75 (Text Management), SU01 (User Maintenance), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on maintaining texts for address types.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain texts and configurations in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1657 error and ensure that the necessary texts for address types are available in the required languages.