How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER618 - Text element &1 does not exist in selected language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Text element &1 does not exist in selected language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER618 - Text element &1 does not exist in selected language ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER618 indicates that a text element (usually a label, message, or description) referenced in a particular context does not exist in the selected language. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when using SAP Smart Forms, SAPscript, or other text-based elements in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Element: The specific text element (identified by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the language you are currently using.
  Language Settings: The language settings in your user profile or the application context may not match the language in which the text element is defined.
  Transport Issues: If the text element was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system you are working in.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the text element may exist in the production environment but not in the development environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Text Element: Verify that the text element exists in the required language. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) and checking if the text element is defined for the selected language.
  Add Missing Text: If the text element is missing, you can create or translate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SE63 for translations or SE78 for SAPscript).
  Adjust Language Settings: Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01).
  Transport Requests: If the text element was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport requests have been properly released and imported into the target system.
  Fallback Language: If the text element is not available in the selected language, check if a fallback language is configured. SAP may use a fallback language if the text is not available in the primary language.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE63: Translation tool for text elements.
  SE78: For managing SAPscript forms and their texts.
  SU01: User maintenance to check and change user settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on text elements and translations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SSFCOMPOSER618 error and ensure that the necessary text elements are available in the required language.