How To Fix R1806 - No text exists for function &1 in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 806

• Message text: No text exists for function &1 in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1806 - No text exists for function &1 in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1806, which states "No text exists for function &1 in language &2," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a text description for a specific function or object in the specified language. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to display a transaction, report, or other SAP objects that require language-specific texts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Texts: The most common cause is that the required text for the specified function (denoted by &1) does not exist in the specified language (denoted by &2). This can happen if the language has not been fully configured or if the texts have not been translated.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available texts in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the texts were supposed to be transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include the necessary language texts, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE63 (Translation) to check if the texts for the specified function exist in the required language.
  If they do not exist, you may need to create or translate the texts.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Texts:
  
  If you have access, you can create the missing texts using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAPScript Forms) depending on the context of the error.
  For custom developments, ensure that the texts are included in the development environment and properly transported to the target environment.
  
  
  
  User Language Settings:
  
  Check the user’s language settings in the user profile (transaction SU01) to ensure that the correct language is set.
  You can also change the language at the logon screen or by using the command /n followed by the transaction code in the desired language.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the texts were supposed to be included in a transport request, verify that the transport was successfully imported into the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant objects that include the language texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific function or module to see if there are known issues or additional steps required for language support.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE63: Translation
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE78: SAPscript Forms
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message R1806, as there may be updates or patches that address this issue.
  Language Packs: Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed in your SAP system if you are working in a multilingual environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1806 error and ensure that the necessary texts are available in the required language.