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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 249

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

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 the specific order type in transaction code OVAA (for sales orders) or OPL1 (for production orders).
  Ensure that the settings allow for text editing. Look for any parameters related to text handling or variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Text Management Settings:
  
  Check the text management settings in the configuration of the material or product. Ensure that the text types are correctly defined and that the order type is allowed to use them.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to edit text fields. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs, or by reviewing the user's role assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to variant configuration and order types to understand the specific requirements and limitations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVAA, OPL1, CS01, CS02, and CS03 for configuration and order management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error VC249 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on SAP Variant Configuration to better understand how text handling works within different order types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VC249 error and implement a solution to resolve it.