How To Fix VBC_UI137 - Application texts are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBC_UI - Applicaton Management UI Message Class

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Application texts are missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBC_UI137 - Application texts are missing ?

  The SAP error message VBC_UI137: Application texts are missing typically indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary text elements for a specific application or user interface component. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with custom developments or when certain language settings are not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Translations: The required texts for the specified language are not available in the system.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom applications or enhancements, the texts may not have been properly defined or transported.
  Transport Issues: If the application texts were supposed to be transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include the necessary text elements.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the application or user interface that lead to missing texts.
  System Updates or Patches: Sometimes, after an update or patch, certain texts may become unavailable or need to be reconfigured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correct and that the required language is installed in the system.
  Maintain Application Texts:
  
  Use transaction SE63 (Translation) to check if the texts are missing for the specific application.
  If you have access, you can add or modify the missing texts directly in the relevant language.
  
  
  Review Custom Developments: If the error is related to custom developments, check the code to ensure that all necessary texts are defined and available.
  Transport Requests: Verify if the transport requests that include the application texts were successfully imported into the target system.
  Check for Notes and Patches: Look for any SAP Notes or patches that might address this issue. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that provide fixes or guidance for specific error messages.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE63: For translation and maintaining texts.
  SE80: For checking custom developments.
  ST22: For analyzing dumps that might provide more context on the error.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to the error message VBC_UI137.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific application or module you are working with to understand the expected texts and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.