How To Fix /SCMTMS/PRNT204 - Text schema ID &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PRNT -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Text schema ID &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PRNT204 - Text schema ID &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PRNT204 Text schema ID &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a specified text schema ID. This can happen during various operations, such as printing or generating documents, where a text schema is required for formatting or displaying text.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Schema: The specified text schema ID does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the schema was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The text schema ID might be incorrectly configured in the relevant settings, leading to the system being unable to locate it.
  Transport Issues: If the text schema was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in the schema not being available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Schema Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for Transportation Management.
  Check the settings under "Basic Functions" -> "Text Management" -> "Define Text Schema".
  Ensure that the text schema ID specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Text Schema:
  
  If the text schema ID does not exist, you may need to create it. Use the same configuration path to create a new text schema.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, adjust the settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the text schema was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that the transport request containing the text schema was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the text schema and perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on text schemas and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  SE11 for checking database tables related to text schemas.
  SE78 for managing SAPScript and SmartForms.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to text schemas in SAP TM.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the missing text schema ID in SAP TM.