How To Fix RCPAPI1043 - You have to specify a text and language to search for a short text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RCPAPI1 - RMS-RCP: Recipe Search

• Message number: 043

• Message text: You have to specify a text and language to search for a short text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RCPAPI1043 - You have to specify a text and language to search for a short text ?

  The SAP error message RCPAPI1043 indicates that when trying to perform a search for a short text, the system requires both a text and a language to be specified. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a user is attempting to retrieve or display short texts (like descriptions or labels) but has not provided the necessary parameters.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of either the text or the language parameter in the search request. In SAP, many functions require specific inputs to retrieve data correctly, and failing to provide these inputs results in this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RCPAPI1043 error, you should ensure that both the text and the language are specified in your search request. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Input Parameters: Review the input parameters you are using in your function call or transaction. Make sure that both the text you want to search for and