How To Fix VC248 - Text type & is not defined for text determination procedure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Text type & is not defined for text determination procedure &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC248 - Text type & is not defined for text determination procedure & ?

  The SAP error message VC248 indicates that a specific text type is not defined for a particular text determination procedure. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when the system is trying to retrieve or process text information related to a document (like a sales order, delivery, or material).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Type Definition: The specified text type is not defined in the text determination procedure for the relevant document type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The text determination procedure may not be correctly assigned to the document type or may not include the required text type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications, they may not have included the necessary text types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC248 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for text determination in the relevant module (SD or MM).
  Navigate to the path: SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Texts -> Text Determination -> Define Text Types.
  Ensure that the text type in question is defined for the text determination procedure you are using.
  
  
  
  Assign Text Types:
  
  Ensure that the text type is assigned to the correct text determination procedure for the document type you are working with.
  You can check this in the same configuration area under Define Text Determination Procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the document type (e.g., sales order, delivery) is correctly configured to use the appropriate text determination procedure.
  This can be done in the configuration settings for the specific document type.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review them to ensure that they are not interfering with the standard text determination process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation or processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OVK1 (for defining text types) and OVK2 (for assigning text determination procedures) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on text determination procedures and text types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VC248 error in your SAP system.