How To Fix TD739 - Standard text &1 text id &2 language &3 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 739

• Message text: Standard text &1 text id &2 language &3 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD739 - Standard text &1 text id &2 language &3 already exists ?

  The SAP error message TD739 indicates that there is an attempt to create a standard text that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create a new standard text (using transaction SO10 or similar) with an ID that is already in use in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Text ID: The text ID you are trying to create already exists in the specified language.
  Incorrect Language: You may be trying to create a text in a language that already has a text with the same ID.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a development environment and have transported objects, there may be conflicts with existing texts in the target environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Texts:
  
  Use transaction SO10 to check if the standard text with the specified ID already exists in the specified language.
  If it exists, you can either modify the existing text or choose a different ID for your new text.
  
  
  
  Change Text ID:
  
  If you need to create a new text, consider using a different text ID that does not conflict with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Text:
  
  If the existing text is no longer needed, you can delete it or modify it as required.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If this issue arises after a transport, ensure that the transport did not overwrite or conflict with existing texts. You may need to check the transport logs or consult with your Basis team.
  
  
  
  Language Check:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct language context. If you are trying to create a text in a language that already has a text with the same ID, you will need to either modify the existing text or create it in a different language.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SO10: Standard Texts
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check underlying tables)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  The standard texts are stored in the table TST01 (for text IDs) and TST02 (for the actual text content).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to standard texts or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD739 error and successfully manage your standard texts in SAP.