How To Fix /SAPAPO/CURTO_API038 - Version &2 for PDS text &1, language &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CURTO_API -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Version &2 for PDS text &1, language &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_API038 - Version &2 for PDS text &1, language &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_API038 indicates that there is an issue with the Product Data Structure (PDS) text for a specific version and language. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access or manipulate PDS texts that are not available in the specified language or version.
  Cause:
  
  Missing PDS Text: The specified PDS text for the given version and language does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Language/Version: The system may be trying to access a PDS text in a language or version that has not been maintained.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system being unable to find the required text.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check PDS Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PDS or use the relevant transaction for maintaining PDS.
  Verify if the PDS text for the specified version and language exists. If it does not, you will need to create or maintain it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update PDS Text:
  
  If the text is missing, create a new entry for the PDS text in the required language and version.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile or the system settings are correct and that the language you are trying to access is supported.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any other potential issues with the PDS or related data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to PDS and text maintenance for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PDS, /SAPAPO/CTP, or others related to PDS maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain PDS texts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the PDS texts are correctly maintained in the system.