How To Fix VC234 - Text ID & is already present in the text determination procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Text ID & is already present in the text determination procedure

What causes this issue?

You wanted copy text type '&V1&' to text determination procedure '&V2&'
either by inserting or appending it, even though it already exists in
this procedure.

System Response

The system does not allow the text type to be added.

How to fix this error?

Reset your entry by overwriting text type '&V1&' with the original (or
with blank spaces).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC234 - Text ID & is already present in the text determination procedure ?

  The SAP error message VC234 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a text ID in the text determination procedure. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a text determination procedure for a material or a document, and the system finds that the specified text ID is already assigned to the same procedure.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Text ID: The text ID you are trying to add is already present in the text determination procedure.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the text determination procedure settings.
  Multiple Entries: The same text ID might have been assigned to multiple entries within the same procedure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Go to the text determination procedure configuration and check the existing text IDs. Ensure that the text ID you are trying to add is not already listed.
  Remove Duplicate: If you find that the text ID is indeed duplicated, you can either remove the duplicate entry or modify the existing entry as needed.
  Modify Text Determination Procedure: If you need to keep both entries, consider creating a new text determination procedure that accommodates both text IDs without conflict.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like VOTXN (for text determination procedures) to view and manage text determination settings.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to text determination procedures for additional guidance on configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Text Determination Procedure: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how texts are determined for various business objects (like sales orders, purchase orders, etc.).
  Text IDs: These are identifiers for specific types of texts (e.g., sales texts, delivery texts) that can be assigned to business documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to text determination procedures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.