How To Fix SOTR_MESS051 - Text does not exist yet, will be created

SOTR_MESS051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Text does not exist yet, will be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS051 - Text does not exist yet, will be created ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS051 indicates that a text (usually a description or documentation) does not currently exist in the system but is expected to be created. This message is typically related to the SAP Text Management functionality, which is used for managing texts associated with various objects in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The specific text that the system is trying to access has not yet been created or maintained in the relevant text table.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that have not been properly set up, leading to the absence of the expected text.
  Development or Customization: If you are working with custom developments or enhancements, the text might not have been included in the development process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Missing Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or area in SAP where the text is supposed to be maintained.
  Use the appropriate transaction code (e.g., SO10 for standard texts) to create the missing text.
  Ensure that