How To Fix /SCMTMS/PRNT202 - Text type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PRNT -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Text type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PRNT202 - Text type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PRNT202 Text type &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to access a specific text type that has not been defined or is missing in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Type: The specified text type (represented by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The text type may not have been properly configured in the system, leading to the error when the system attempts to retrieve or display it.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the text type may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for defining text types in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the text type in question is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Text Type:
  
  If the text type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant area for text management.
  Make sure to assign the correct attributes and settings to the new text type.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including text types, were included.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the text types. Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to the system not being able to retrieve certain data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on text types and their configuration in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary objects, or SE80 for development objects to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.