How To Fix SLS_LORD096 - Select a text type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Select a text type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD096 - Select a text type ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD096: "Select a text type" typically occurs in the context of text management within SAP, particularly when dealing with text elements in documents, master data, or other objects. This error indicates that the system expects you to select a specific text type but none has been selected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Type Selection: The user has not selected a text type from the available options when trying to create or modify text.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of text types in the system, leading to the inability to select a valid text type.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain text types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Text Type: 
  
  When prompted with the error, ensure that you select a valid text type from the dropdown or selection list provided in the interface. This is usually done in a field labeled "Text Type" or similar.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration of text types in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management). Ensure that the text types are correctly defined and active.
  You can check the configuration in transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant section for text management.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select the text types. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on text types and their management in the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP Help Desk for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Text Types: In SAP, text types are used to categorize different kinds of texts (e.g., long texts, short texts, notes) associated with various objects like materials, sales orders, etc.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that deal with text management, such as SO10 (Text Management) or SE61 (Maintain Text Types).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to text management issues that might provide additional insights or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SLS_LORD096 and successfully select a text type in your SAP environment.