How To Fix /SMB/UI_COMPONENTS027 - &1 does not exist or text not maintained in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UI_COMPONENTS -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: &1 does not exist or text not maintained in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UI_COMPONENTS027 - &1 does not exist or text not maintained in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UI_COMPONENTS027 &1 does not exist or text not maintained in language &2 typically indicates that the system is trying to access a UI component or text that is either not defined or not maintained for the specified language in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing UI Component: The specified UI component (&1) does not exist in the system.
  Language-Specific Text Not Maintained: The text for the UI component is not maintained for the specified language (&2).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the UI components or the language settings in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the UI component was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UI Component Existence:
  
  Verify if the UI component exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction or configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Text for Language:
  
  If the component exists but the text is not maintained, you can maintain the text for the specified language. This can usually be done in the transaction SE63 (Translation) or through the relevant customizing transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correct. You can check this in the user settings (SU01) or by using the transaction code SMLT.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the component was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the application to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific UI component for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SU01 (User Maintenance), SMLT (Language Transport).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.