How To Fix VC228 - Enter a number for the text determination procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Enter a number for the text determination procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC228 - Enter a number for the text determination procedure ?

  The SAP error message VC228, which states "Enter a number for the text determination procedure," typically occurs in the context of configuring text determination procedures in SAP, particularly in the areas of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM). This error indicates that the system expects a numeric value for the text determination procedure, but it has not been provided or is incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The text determination procedure may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an invalid value or left the field blank when trying to set up or modify the text determination procedure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that reference the text determination procedure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for text