How To Fix TL055 - No text type chosen for export

TL055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No text type chosen for export

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL055 - No text type chosen for export ?

  The SAP error message TL055 ("No text type chosen for export") typically occurs when you are trying to export text data from a text object in SAP, but the system cannot determine which text type to use for the export. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with text elements in SAP scripts, SmartForms, or other text-related functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Type: The most common cause is that the text type has not been specified or is missing in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The text object or text type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text types.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Text Type: Ensure that you have specified a valid text type in your export function. This can usually be done in the configuration settings or