How To Fix RETMPE203 - Text module &1 assigned in Customizing is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMPE - Clauses for Validity Period

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Text module &1 assigned in Customizing is empty

What causes this issue?

Text module &V1& was assigned to the renewal rule in Customizing.
However this text module is empty.
Text modules exist independently of the renewal rule. You can assign a
text module to one or more renewal rules by entering the text module
name.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a text for the renewal rule in
<DS:SIMG.REFXVC_TIVTMRNRULE>Customizing</>,
or change the reference so it
refers to a different text module.
The text modules used are client-dependent and have to be transported
separately. If you already created the text in another system, you can
enter the text module in a transport request using transaction
<DS:TRAN.RECATM>RECATM</>. Text
modules for standard renewal rules have the following characteristics:
Text object = RE
Text ID = TMRC

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMPE203 - Text module &1 assigned in Customizing is empty ?

  The SAP error message RETMPE203 indicates that a text module assigned in the Customizing settings is empty. This typically occurs in the context of text management within SAP, particularly when dealing with text modules for various documents or processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Module: The text module that is referenced in the Customizing settings is not defined or has not been maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may point to a text module that does not exist or is not properly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the text module may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Module Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant Customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where the text module is defined.
  Verify that the text module is correctly assigned and that it exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Text Module:
  
  If the text module is empty, you need to maintain it. You can do this by using transaction SO10 (for standard texts) or the relevant transaction for your specific text type.
  Create or edit the text module to ensure it contains the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the settings in Customizing are pointing to the correct text module. If there are multiple modules, confirm that the right one is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the text module was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to transport it again or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  SO10: Maintain standard texts
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on text management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RETMPE203 error and ensure that the text module is properly maintained and configured.