How To Fix UWS_FORMS005 - Text elements in language & do not exist or are incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UWS_FORMS - Messages Package UWS_FORMS

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Text elements in language & do not exist or are incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UWS_FORMS005 - Text elements in language & do not exist or are incomplete ?

  The SAP error message UWS_FORMS005 indicates that there are issues with text elements in a specific language for a form or a report. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access text elements (like labels, messages, or other UI components) that are either missing or incomplete for the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The text elements for the specified language are not defined in the system.
  Incomplete Text Elements: Some text elements may be defined but not fully populated, leading to incomplete information.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the available text elements.
  Transport Issues: If the text elements were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Elements:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE63 (Translation) or SE78 (SAPscript forms) to check if the text elements for the specific language are defined.
  Ensure that all necessary text elements are available and complete.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Text Elements:
  
  If you find that certain text elements are missing, you can create or update them in the relevant language.
  Use transaction SE71 for SAPscript forms or SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms to manage the text elements.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Check the user’s language settings in their profile. Ensure that the language set is one for which text elements are available.
  You can change the language in the user profile settings or during the login process.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary objects and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  You may need to re-transport the objects or manually create the missing text elements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SE71 (SAPscript), SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms), SE78 (SAPscript forms).
  Language Codes: Ensure you are using the correct language code when checking for text elements.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UWS_FORMS005 error and ensure that the necessary text elements are available for the specified language.