How To Fix VLBAPI031 - Text not copied: Text type & not in text det. procedure & of del.type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLBAPI - Output Texts for Delivery BAPIs

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Text not copied: Text type & not in text det. procedure & of del.type &

What causes this issue?

As texts were copied from an external preceding document, an attempt was
made to assign the text type entered there to the valid text
Customizing. The text type does not exist in the text determination
procedure of the delivery header, however.

System Response

The text was not copied into the document.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Include the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVOTX>text type in the text
determination procedure</> that is assigned to the delivery type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLBAPI031 - Text not copied: Text type & not in text det. procedure & of del.type & ?

  The SAP error message VLBAPI031 indicates that there is an issue with copying text from a source document to a target document in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes. Specifically, the message states that a certain text type is not included in the text determination procedure for the specified delivery type.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Text Type in Procedure: The text type that the system is trying to copy is not defined in the text determination procedure for the delivery type you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The text determination procedure may not be correctly configured for the delivery type, or the text type may not be assigned to the procedure.
  Text Type Not Maintained: The specific text type may not have been maintained in the relevant master data (e.g., customer master, material master).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Text Control > Define Text Determination Procedures.
  Identify the text determination procedure assigned to the delivery type in question.
  Ensure that the required text type is included in the procedure.
  
  
  
  Assign Text Type:
  
  If the text type is missing, you can add it to the text determination procedure.
  Make sure to save your changes and transport them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Maintain Text Types:
  
  Check if the text type is maintained in the relevant master data.
  For example, if it’s a customer-specific text, ensure that the customer master record has the necessary text maintained.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Text Types: Common text types in SAP SD include order texts, delivery texts, and invoice texts. Each text type serves a different purpose and may have different requirements for determination.
  Text Determination: Text determination procedures allow you to control how texts are copied from one document to another. This includes defining which text types are relevant for specific document types.
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to test the document flow and see where the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VLBAPI031 error message in SAP.