How To Fix SOTR_MESS025 - Text already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Text already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS025 - Text already exists ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS025, which states "Text already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP's text management system. This error is often encountered when trying to create or modify a text entry (such as a long text or a short text) that already exists in the system for a particular object or record.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create a new text entry for an object (like a material, vendor, or document) that already has an existing text entry with the same identifier. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to add a new long text for a material that already has a long text.
  Attempting to create a duplicate entry in a text table.
  Using a transaction or program that does not check for existing texts before attempting to create a new one.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SOTR_MESS025 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Texts: Before creating a new text, check if a text already exists for the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and viewing the existing texts.
  
  
  Modify Existing Text: If a text already exists and you need to update it, instead of creating a new one, modify the existing text. This can usually be done in the same transaction where you would create a new text.
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Texts: If there are duplicate texts that are not needed, you can delete the unnecessary entries to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Use Unique Identifiers: When creating texts programmatically (e.g., through custom ABAP programs), ensure that you are using unique identifiers or checking for existing texts before attempting to create new ones.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the specific object or text type, refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to text management for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to text management include:
  
  MM01/MM02/MM03: Material Master (Create/Change/Display)
  ME21N/ME22N/ME23N: Purchase Order (Create/Change/Display)
  VA01/VA02/VA03: Sales Order (Create/Change/Display)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to text management and the specific error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify texts in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SOTR_MESS025 error and manage text entries effectively in your SAP system.