How To Fix TEM_MESSAGES_PER503 - No text found for attribute number &1 with value &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 503

• Message text: No text found for attribute number &1 with value &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_PER503 - No text found for attribute number &1 with value &2 ?

  The SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_PER503 indicates that the system could not find a text for a specific attribute number and value combination. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Administration or related modules where certain attributes are expected to have corresponding text descriptions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the text for the specified attribute number and value has not been maintained in the system. This could happen if the configuration was not completed or if the necessary texts were not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the attributes in the system, leading to the system being unable to retrieve the correct text.
  Data Entry Errors: The attribute number or value being referenced may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction for maintaining texts (e.g., transaction SM30 or SM31) and check if the text for the specified attribute number and value exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create the necessary text entries.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Personnel Administration) to ensure that the attributes are correctly defined and that the texts are linked properly.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration area and check the settings.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the attribute number and value being used in the transaction or report are correct. You can cross-reference with the documentation or configuration settings to confirm.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the attribute number and value, refer to the SAP documentation or help files for guidance on what values are valid and how they should be configured.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM30 (Table Maintenance), SPRO (Customizing), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking and maintaining texts and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific attribute in the SAP Support Portal for additional insights or patches.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.