How To Fix VHU01139 - No text available for material &1 in the required language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHU01 - Message ID for Master Data Maintenance Packing Objects

• Message number: 139

• Message text: No text available for material &1 in the required language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01139 - No text available for material &1 in the required language ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VHU01139 No text available for material &1 in the required language
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to display or process a material text in a specific language, but no text exists for that material in the requested language. Material texts are language-dependent descriptions or notes associated with a material master record. If the text for the material in the required language is missing, the system cannot display it and throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When printing or displaying documents (e.g., delivery notes, invoices, sales orders) that require material descriptions in a particular language.
  When using reports or transactions that fetch material texts in a language that is not maintained.
  During output processing or forms where material text is language-dependent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Text in the Required Language:
  
  Use transaction MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material text exists in the required language.
  Navigate to the Basic Data or Sales: Texts tab (depending on the text type).
  If missing, add the material text in the required language.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction MMAM (Material Texts Maintenance):
  
  This transaction allows you to maintain material texts for different languages and text types.
  Enter the material number, text type, and language, then add or edit the text.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in the user profile or output device.
  If the required language is not supported or maintained, consider adding it or changing the output language.
  
  
  
  Fallback Language:
  
  If the text in the required language is not available, configure the system to use a fallback language (usually English).
  This can be done by customizing or enhancing the program logic to fetch text in an alternative language if the primary language text is missing.
  
  
  
  Check Output Forms and Programs:
  
  Ensure that the forms or programs fetching material texts handle missing texts gracefully.
  Implement error handling or default text display if material text is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Text Types: SAP allows multiple text types for materials (e.g., Basic Text, Sales Text, Purchasing Text). Ensure you maintain the correct text type.
  Language Codes: SAP uses standard language codes (e.g., EN for English, DE for German). Make sure the language code matches the required language.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  MMAM - Maintain Material Texts
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MAKT - Material Descriptions (contains material texts by language)
  
  
  Notes and OSS Messages:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to material texts and language handling.
  
  
  User Profile Language:
  
  The language in the user profile or output device can influence which language text is requested.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VHU01139 indicates missing material text in the requested language. To resolve it, maintain the material text in the required language using MM02 or MMAM, verify language settings, and ensure fallback mechanisms are in place for missing texts.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction navigation, feel free to ask!