How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1428 - Repeating group &&: User-defined text category & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Repeating group &&: User-defined text category & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1428 - Repeating group &&: User-defined text category & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1428 indicates that there is an issue with a user-defined text category that has not been defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar modules where user-defined text categories are utilized for various purposes, such as labeling or categorizing data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user-defined text category is referenced in a process or transaction, but it has not been set up in the system.
  There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the text category in the configuration or data entry.
  The text category might have been deleted or not properly activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where user-defined text categories are defined.
  Ensure that the text category referenced in the error message is indeed defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define the Text Category:
  
  If the text category is not defined, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (SPRO) under the relevant module (e.g., EWM).
  Navigate to the section for defining text categories and create a new entry for the missing category.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  If the text category is defined, check the data entry or transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the correct text category is being used and that there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the defined text categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or updates regarding user-defined text categories.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1428.