How To Fix SH761 - No term list exists; choose F17 for another term

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

• Message number: 761

• Message text: No term list exists; choose F17 for another term

What causes this issue?

A list of terms is not available for this application.

How to fix this error?

As the term you are looking for is probably in the glossary, enter
another using F17.

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 SH761 - No term list exists; choose F17 for another term ?

  The SAP error message SH761 ("No term list exists; choose F17 for another term") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user is trying to access a term list that is not available or has not been defined in the system. This can happen in various modules, particularly in those related to terminology management or translation.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Term List: The primary cause of this error is that the term list you are trying to access does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The term list has not been created yet.
  The term list has been deleted or is inactive.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the term list.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the terminology management settings that prevent the term list from being recognized.
  
  
  User Role/Authorization Issues: The user may not have the appropriate roles or permissions to access the term list.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Activate Term List:
  
  If you are responsible for managing term lists, check if the term list exists. If it does not, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., SE11 for data dictionary objects).
  If the term list exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to access the term list. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify and adjust your authorizations.
  
  
  
  Use F17 for Alternative Term:
  
  As suggested in the error message, you can press F17 to choose another term. This will allow you to select from available term lists or options.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to terminology management to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink), or others related to terminology management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SH761 error and implement a solution.