How To Fix SOMU_ERROR022 - Text &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOMU_ERROR - Output Management: Utilities

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Text &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOMU_ERROR022 - Text &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SOMU_ERROR022 with the text "Text &1 does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to access a text or description that has not been defined or is missing in the relevant table or configuration. This error often occurs in the context of SAP's text management, where the system expects certain texts to be available for display or processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The specific text or description that the system is trying to retrieve does not exist in the database. This could be due to data not being maintained or deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may not be correctly set up to point to the right text objects or language settings.
  Language Issues: The text may exist in a different language than the one currently being used in the session.
  Transport Issues: If the text was supposed to be transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Text Maintenance: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for data dictionary, SE78 for SAPscript forms, or SO10 for standard texts) and verify if the text exists. If it does not, you may need to create or maintain it.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the relevant module or application are correctly set up to reference the appropriate text objects.
  Language Settings: Check if the text exists in the language you are currently using. If not, switch to the appropriate language or create the text in the required language.
  Transport Requests: If the text was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport request was successful and included the necessary text objects.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program or function module that is generating the error to identify where the missing text is being called.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPscript Forms), and SO10 (Standard Texts) for text management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to text management and configuration for the specific module you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.