How To Fix /SCWM/UI_RF058 - Text definition of object &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_RF -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Text definition of object &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_RF058 - Text definition of object &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_RF058 indicates that the text definition for a specific object (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to display or process a text associated with a particular object, but it cannot find the corresponding text definition.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Definition: The most common cause is that the text definition for the specified object has not been created or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object reference might be incorrect or not properly configured, leading the system to look for a non-existent text definition.
  Transport Issues: If the text definitions were transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport process, leading to missing entries.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not have included the necessary text definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Definitions: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and check if the text definition for the object exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  Use transaction SE78 or SE63 to manage text objects and ensure that the required texts are defined.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Texts:
  
  If the text definition is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction. Ensure that you provide the necessary language and text details.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the object in question to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it points to the right text definitions.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects. You may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type to ensure that all necessary configurations and texts are in place.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing text.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for details on text management and object configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.