How To Fix TEM_MESSAGES_PER502 - No text found for attribute number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TEM_MESSAGES_PER - Messages for TEM-PER Layer

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No text found for attribute number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_PER502 - No text found for attribute number &1 ?

  The SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_PER502: "No text found for attribute number &1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Talent Management module, particularly when dealing with performance management or employee attributes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding text or description for a specific attribute number that is being referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the text for the specified attribute number has not been maintained in the system. This could happen if the configuration for performance management or employee attributes is incomplete.
  Incorrect Attribute Number: The attribute number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it is possible that the text entries were not included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the text associated with the attribute.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Text for Attribute:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section where you can maintain texts for performance management attributes.
  Ensure that the text for the specified attribute number is created and saved.
  
  
  
  Check Attribute Number:
  
  Verify that the attribute number being referenced in the error message is correct.
  You can check the configuration settings to ensure that the attribute exists.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including texts, were included in the transport request.
  If texts are missing, you may need to manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the texts for the attributes.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE78 for managing texts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Talent Management and Performance Management for detailed guidance on maintaining attributes and texts.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.