How To Fix SCODELIST_REGISTRY123 - Code Type &1: Invalid Text Table Specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCODELIST_REGISTRY - Codelist Registry Messages

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Code Type &1: Invalid Text Table Specified

What causes this issue?

The specified text table does not satisfy the prerequisites. The generic
codelist provider only supports language-specific text tables with a
foreign key relationship of type 'Text' to the configuration table of
codes.

System Response

The specified text table is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the specified text table name is correct.
If so, the generic codelist provider does not support this code.
You must create your own code value input help implementation and put
its provider class in the GDT definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCODELIST_REGISTRY123 - Code Type &1: Invalid Text Table Specified ?

  The SAP error message SCODELIST_REGISTRY123 with the description "Code Type &1: Invalid Text Table Specified" typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a code type in the system. This error often arises when the system is unable to find or recognize the text table associated with a specific code type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Table: The text table that is supposed to provide descriptions for the specified code type is missing or not properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the code type may be incorrect, leading the system to look for a text table that does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the code type or its associated text table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify the settings for the code type in question.
  Ensure that the text table is correctly specified and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Text Table:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the text table exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the configuration to point to the correct table.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or issues related to the code type or text table.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the text table.
  You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific code type and text table for any additional guidance 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: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SCODELIST_REGISTRY123 error message.