How To Fix VER_MESSAGES088 - Expected texts of other parameters returned (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VER_MESSAGES - Message Class for FP Examples

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Expected texts of other parameters returned (see long text)

What causes this issue?

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System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VER_MESSAGES088 - Expected texts of other parameters returned (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message VER_MESSAGES088 typically indicates that there is an issue with the expected texts of parameters in a transaction or function module. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to the handling of texts or descriptions for certain parameters in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Texts: The expected texts for certain parameters are not maintained in the system. This can happen if the texts were not created or were deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the relevant module or transaction that is causing the system to expect texts that are not available.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to fail to retrieve the expected texts.
  Language Settings: The texts may not be available in the language that the user is currently using.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VER_MESSAGES088 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration area where the texts are supposed to be maintained.
  Ensure that the texts for the parameters in question are correctly maintained. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to check and maintain texts.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the module or transaction that is generating the error. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the relevant data. This can often be done through specific transaction codes or reports that check for inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. If the texts are not available in the current language, switch to a different language where the texts are known to exist.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module or transaction to understand the expected texts and how to maintain them.
  
  
  
  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 SE11, SE78, SE80, and others that may help in maintaining texts and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues and provide solutions or workarounds.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VER_MESSAGES088 error in your SAP system.