How To Fix VL345 - Text maintenance is not possible; text det. proc. is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 345

• Message text: Text maintenance is not possible; text det. proc. is not maintained

What causes this issue?

No texts could be maintained, as no
<DS:GLOS.3526C76BAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>text procedure</> was assigned
to the <DS:GLOS.3526C751AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>item category
</> for the delivery item or the
<DS:GLOS.3526C740AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>delivery type</>.

System Response

Texts cannot be processed without the text determination procedure.

How to fix this error?

If you require the text maintenance function, inform your system
administrator, so that the corresponding settings can be made in
Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

To maintain header texts in the delivery, a text determination procedure
must be assigned to the delivery type. Assign a text procedure to the
delivery item category, if you want to maintain texts at item level in
the delivery.
You can make the required settings in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_XXMENUOLSDVOTX3>Customzing of text control</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL345 - Text maintenance is not possible; text det. proc. is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message VL345, which states "Text maintenance is not possible; text determination procedure is not maintained," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or logistics processes when the system is unable to find the necessary text determination procedure for a specific document type or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Determination Procedure: The text determination procedure for the relevant document type (e.g., sales order, delivery) has not been defined or is not assigned correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for text determination may not be set up properly.
  Document Type Not Assigned: The specific document type you are working with may not have a text determination procedure assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL345 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Text Control > Define Text Determination Procedures.
  Ensure that the relevant text determination procedure is defined and contains the necessary text types.
  
  
  
  Assign Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Still in SPRO, navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Text Control > Assign Text Determination Procedures.
  Check if the text determination procedure is assigned to the relevant document type (e.g., sales order, delivery).
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using has the correct settings for text determination.
  You can check this in the configuration for the specific document type under Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Documents > Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by creating a new document of the type that was causing the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Text Types: Understand the different text types that can be used in SAP (e.g., order text, delivery text) and how they are configured.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain texts in the relevant transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on text determination procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL345 error and ensure that text maintenance is possible for the relevant documents in your SAP system.