How To Fix /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL027 - Text cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Text cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL027 - Text cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL027: Text cannot be determined typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to retrieve or display a specific text related to a planning object, such as a product, location, or other master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Texts: The most common cause is that the required text for the object in question is not maintained in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant text tables.
  Language Settings: The text may not be available in the language that the user is currently using. If the text is only maintained in a different language, it will not be displayed.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain texts, leading to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the master data that prevent the text from being retrieved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and check if the text is maintained for the object in question.
  Ensure that the text is available in the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  If the text is missing, you can maintain it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM01 for creating a material, MM02 for changing a material).
  Ensure that you fill in the text fields in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Check the user’s language settings in their user profile. If the text is available in a different language, consider switching to that language or maintaining the text in the user's preferred language.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the texts. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any issues that may be causing the text retrieval problem.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  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 number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP Archive Link), and SE37 (Function Module) to investigate further.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.