How To Fix TE518 - Maintain texts before saving hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Maintain texts before saving hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE518 - Maintain texts before saving hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message TE518 ("Maintain texts before saving hierarchy") typically occurs when you are trying to save a hierarchy in SAP without having provided the necessary text descriptions for the nodes in that hierarchy. This is common in various modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Material Management (MM), where hierarchies are used to structure data.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires that all nodes in the hierarchy have associated text descriptions. If any node is missing a text description, the system will not allow you to save the hierarchy.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all nodes in the hierarchy have the required text descriptions. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Hierarchy Maintenance Screen: Go to the transaction where you are maintaining the hierarchy (e.g., KAH1 for cost center hierarchy).
  
  
  Check Each Node: Review each node in the hierarchy to ensure that it has a text description. You can usually do this by selecting each node and checking the text field.
  
  
  Enter Missing Texts: For any nodes that are missing text descriptions, enter the appropriate text. Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  Save the Hierarchy: Once all nodes have the required texts, attempt to save the hierarchy again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using different transaction codes. Common ones include KAH1 (Create Cost Center Hierarchy), KAH2 (Change Cost Center Hierarchy), and KAH3 (Display Cost Center Hierarchy).
  Text Maintenance: In some cases, you may need to maintain texts in a separate transaction or screen, depending on the specific module and configuration.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain texts and hierarchies in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details related to the module you are working with, as the requirements for text maintenance can vary.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TE518 error and successfully save your hierarchy in SAP.