How To Fix V1889 - Text for alternative sales document &1 is missing in language &2


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

  • Message number: 889

  • Message text: Text for alternative sales document &1 is missing in language &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    The text for the alternative sales document type &V1& in language &V2&
    is missing.
    INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

    How to fix this error?

    Maintain the text for the sales document type in
    <GL:Customizing>Customizing</>.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1889 - Text for alternative sales document &1 is missing in language &2 ?

    The SAP error message V1889 indicates that there is a missing text for an alternative sales document in a specific language. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when the system is trying to retrieve or display text related to a sales document, but the text is not available in the specified language.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Text Entries: The text for the alternative sales document has not been maintained in the system for the specified language.
    2. Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the document may not match the available texts in the system.
    3. Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of text management in the sales document types.

    Solution:

    1. Maintain Texts:

      • Go to the transaction code SE75 (Text Management) or SO10 (Text Management) to maintain the missing text for the alternative sales document.
      • Ensure that the text is created for the specific sales document type and in the required language.
    2. Check Language Settings:

      • Verify the language settings in the user profile. You can check this in the user settings (transaction code SU01).
      • Ensure that the language specified in the error message is supported and available in the system.
    3. Review Configuration:

      • Check the configuration settings for the sales document type in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
      • Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types and ensure that the text determination procedure is correctly set up.
    4. Testing:

      • After maintaining the text, test the sales document again to see if the error persists.

    Related Information:

    • Text Types: Understand the different types of texts that can be maintained for sales documents, such as header texts, item texts, and alternative texts.
    • Language Keys: Familiarize yourself with the language keys used in SAP and how they affect text retrieval.
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on text management and sales document configuration.

    If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.

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