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How To Fix VC213 - Text type & not yet created


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VC - SD Customizing

  • Message number: 213

  • Message text: Text type & not yet created

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to use text type '&V1&'. This has not yet been created in the
    text type table, however..

    How to fix this error?

    Create the text type for the current text object. To do this, go to the
    intial screen of this transaction, select your text object and press
    'text types'. Add text type '&V1&' together with a short text
    description in the text type table.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC213 - Text type & not yet created ?

    The SAP error message VC213, which states "Text type & not yet created," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC). This error indicates that a specific text type that is expected for a variant configuration object has not been defined or created in the system.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Text Type: The text type that is referenced in the configuration profile or the variant configuration object has not been created in the system.
    2. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may be pointing to a text type that does not exist or is incorrectly defined.
    3. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to the system not being able to find the required text type.

    Solution:

    1. Create the Missing Text Type:

      • Go to the transaction code SE75 (Text Management) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to create the missing text type.
      • Ensure that the text type is defined correctly and is associated with the relevant object (e.g., material, characteristic).
    2. Check Configuration Settings:

      • Review the configuration profile and ensure that the text type is correctly referenced.
      • Navigate to the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., CU01 for configuration profiles) and verify that all required text types are defined.
    3. Maintain Texts:

      • If the text type is created, ensure that the necessary texts are maintained for that type. You can do this through the relevant transaction for maintaining texts (e.g., SE63 for translation or SE75 for text management).
    4. Check Authorization:

      • Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or maintain text types in the system.
    5. Consult Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing text types in variant configuration.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • SE75: Text Management
      • CU01: Create Configuration Profile
      • SE11: Data Dictionary
      • SE63: Translation
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.

    • SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC213 error and ensure that the necessary text types are created and maintained in your SAP system.

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