How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND229 - Cannot retrieve text symbols for document &1 in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Cannot retrieve text symbols for document &1 in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND229 - Cannot retrieve text symbols for document &1 in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND229 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve text symbols for a specific document in the specified language. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or similar modules where text symbols are used for various documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Symbols: The text symbols for the specified document (identified by &1) may not be defined in the specified language (identified by &2).
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not be correctly configured, leading to the inability to fetch the required text.
  Transport Issues: If the text symbols were recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text symbols for the specified document.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Text Symbols: Verify if the text symbols for the document in question exist in the specified language. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) and checking the text symbols.
  Add Missing Text: If the text symbols are missing, you may need to create or translate them into the required language.
  Review Language Settings: Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the text symbols. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE63 (Translation) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check and manage text symbols.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on text management in SAP TM or the specific module you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.