How To Fix SWB_TODO_CHECKS042 - Field &1: Text element for property "TooltipText" does not exist

SWB_TODO_CHECKS042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWB_TODO_CHECKS - Error Messages for Tool During Todo Checks

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Field &1: Text element for property "TooltipText" does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWB_TODO_CHECKS042 - Field &1: Text element for property "TooltipText" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SWB_TODO_CHECKS042 indicates that there is a missing text element for the property "TooltipText" in a specific field. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications or when working with SAP Business Workflow.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is trying to access a text element (usually a label or tooltip) that has not been defined in the relevant language or context. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The text element for the specified field has not been created in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The text element may exist, but it is not available in the language that the user is currently using.
  Development Issues: If you are developing or customizing a Web Dynpro application, the tooltip text may not have been properly defined in the application’s properties.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Text Elements:
  
  Go to the transaction SE63