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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 (Translation) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the text element for the property "TooltipText" exists.
  If it does not exist, create the necessary text element for the field in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Define Tooltip Text:
  
  If you are developing a Web Dynpro application, ensure that you have defined the tooltip text in the properties of the UI element (e.g., input fields, buttons) in the Web Dynpro component.
  You can do this by navigating to the Web Dynpro component in the SAP GUI, selecting the UI element, and entering the tooltip text in the properties.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. If the text element exists in a different language, you may need to either create a translation for the current language or switch to the language where the text element is defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the text element was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  
  
  
  Check for Development Errors:
  
  If you are a developer, review the code to ensure that the tooltip text is being referenced correctly and that there are no typos or logical errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator for Web Dynpro).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Web Dynpro and Business Workflow for more details on managing UI elements and text elements.
  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 identify and resolve the issue related to the missing tooltip text element in your SAP application.