How To Fix SOMU_ERROR020 - Text name &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOMU_ERROR - Output Management: Utilities

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Text name &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOMU_ERROR020 - Text name &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SOMU_ERROR020 with the text "Text name &1 is invalid" typically occurs in the context of SAP's text management, particularly when dealing with text elements in various modules such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or others that utilize text objects.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Invalid Text Name: The text name specified in the transaction or program does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The text type or text object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified text.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the text tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Text Name: Verify that the text name you are using is correct. Ensure that it matches the expected format and exists in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the text object in transaction codes like SO10 (for standard texts) or SE75 (for text management). Ensure that the text type is correctly defined.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the text. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  Data Consistency: Use transaction SE11 to check the relevant database tables for the text object. Ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details about the text object and its configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SO10 - for managing standard texts.
  SE75 - for text management.
  SE11 - for data dictionary objects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  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 following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.