How To Fix SD751 - Document does not contain any text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 751

• Message text: Document does not contain any text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD751 - Document does not contain any text ?

  The SAP error message SD751 ("Document does not contain any text") typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when you attempt to process a document (like a sales order, quotation, or delivery) that is expected to have text entries, but none are found. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a document, generate a report, or perform a specific action that requires text.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The document in question does not have any text entries associated with it. This could be due to the text not being entered during the creation of the document.
  Text Determination Procedure: The text determination procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of text in the document.
  Document Type Configuration: The configuration for the specific document type may not allow for text entries.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or enter text in the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Text Entries: 
  
  Open the document in question and check if any text entries are present. If not, you can manually add the required text.
  Navigate to the relevant text tab (e.g., "Header Text," "Item Text") and enter the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Review Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the text determination procedure is correctly configured in the system. This involves checking the settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Verify that the text types and access sequences are correctly assigned to the document type.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type you are working with to ensure that it allows for text entries. This can be done in the customizing settings under Sales and Distribution.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or view text in the document. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the document processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Sales and Distribution to understand how text management works within the module.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.