How To Fix SOTR_MESS505 - Invalid text key: &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Invalid text key: &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS505 - Invalid text key: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS505 Invalid text key: &1 &2 typically indicates that there is an issue with a text key that is being referenced in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to display or process texts that are not found in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The text key being referenced does not exist in the text table. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant text tables.
  Incorrect Text Key: The text key might be incorrectly specified in the program or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the text keys were supposed to be transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), they may not have been included in the transport request.
  Language Issues: The text might not exist for the specified language in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Text Keys: Verify that the text keys being referenced in the error message are correct. You can do this by checking the relevant text tables in the SAP system.
  Maintain Texts: If the text keys are missing, you may need to create or maintain the texts in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction SE63 for translation or SE11 for table maintenance).
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration related to the texts is correct and that the text keys are properly defined in the relevant customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the necessary text objects are included in the transport request and that they have been successfully imported into the target system.
  Language Settings: Check if the texts exist for the language you are using. If not, you may need to create them for that specific language.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE63 (Translation), or SE78 (SAPScript Forms) to manage and check text entries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to see where the invalid text key is being called and gather more context about the error.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.