How To Fix RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON013 - Text "&" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON - Central Person

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Text "&" does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON013 - Text "&" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON013, which states "Text '&' does not exist," typically indicates that the system is trying to access a text or description that is not available in the specified language or context. This error often occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or related modules where text elements are used for various purposes, such as descriptions for personnel actions, infotypes, or other related data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The specific text or description that the system is trying to retrieve does not exist in the text table for the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the language in which the text is defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the text elements in the relevant infotypes or modules.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the text elements may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Text Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant text table (e.g., T77* tables for HCM) and check if the text for the specified key exists.
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to look up the relevant text table and verify if the entry is present.
  
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  If the text is missing, you can create or maintain the text using transaction SE63 (Translation) or the relevant maintenance transaction for the specific infotype or module.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01) or by using the user parameter settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the relevant infotype or module to ensure that all necessary texts are defined and correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects, including texts, were included in the transport request and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the specific point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how text elements are managed and maintained.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or HCM support team for further assistance.