How To Fix RECAAP016 - Internal error: text cannot be saved without key

RECAAP016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECAAP - Application-Related Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Internal error: text cannot be saved without key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECAAP016 - Internal error: text cannot be saved without key ?

  The SAP error message RECAAP016 "Internal error: text cannot be saved without key" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module, particularly when dealing with text management for objects such as contracts, properties, or other related entities.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Key Information: The system requires a key (such as a contract number, property ID, or other identifiers) to associate the text with a specific object. If this key is missing or not properly defined, the system cannot save the text.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect or incomplete entries in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error when trying to save text.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the