How To Fix UDM_MSG071 - Text ID &1 must be designated as "Visible externally"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_MSG - FSCM-DM: Messages

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Text ID &1 must be designated as "Visible externally"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_MSG071 - Text ID &1 must be designated as "Visible externally" ?

  The SAP error message UDM_MSG071, which states "Text ID &1 must be designated as 'Visible externally'," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP S/4HANA systems when dealing with text management, particularly in the context of business partner texts or other text elements that need to be shared externally.
  Cause:
  This error arises when a text ID that is supposed to be visible externally (for example, to customers or partners) is not set to the correct visibility status. The system requires that certain text IDs be marked as "Visible externally" to ensure that they can be accessed and displayed in external communications or reports.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the text ID in question is configured correctly. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Text Management Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to the section for text management or business partner texts.
  
  
  
  Check Text ID Settings:
  
  Locate the specific text ID that is causing the error (replace &1 with the actual text ID).
  Verify the settings for this text ID, particularly the visibility settings.
  
  
  
  Set Visibility:
  
  Ensure that the text ID is marked as "Visible externally." This may involve checking a checkbox or setting a specific field to indicate external visibility.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on text management and visibility settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to text settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.