How To Fix VC249 - No text edit control possible for order type &


VC249 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VC - SD Customizing

  • Message number: 249

  • Message text: No text edit control possible for order type &

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to reference a note text (text in overview screen) to order
    type '&V1&'. The order type has screen sequence group '&V2&'. The
    overview screens for this screen sequence group, however, cannot be
    used with text edit control.

    System Response

    You cannot enter a text ID.

    How to fix this error?

    Reset the text ID or assign order type '&V1&' to a different screen
    sequence group in Customizing for order types.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC249 - No text edit control possible for order type & ?
    The SAP error message VC249 "No text edit control possible for order type &" typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when there is an attempt to edit a text field for a specific order type that does not support text editing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying sales orders, production orders, or other documents that utilize variant configuration.
    
    Cause: Order Type Restrictions: The specific order type you are working with may not be configured to allow text editing. This is often a result of settings in the configuration of the order type in the SAP system. Missing Configuration: The configuration for the order type may not include the necessary settings to enable text editing for the variant configuration. User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit text fields for that order type.
    Solution: Check Order Type Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for

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