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How To Fix VX018 - The text has already been created in all defined text languages


VX018 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VX - Text processing messages

  • Message number: 018

  • Message text: The text has already been created in all defined text languages

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  • What causes this issue?

    You cannot create any more texts for the selected text type as you do
    not have any further text languages at your disposal.

    System Response

    You can no longer create texts in other languages for this text type.

    How to fix this error?

    Text languages are stored in Table T002. If you require additional text
    languages, enter them in this table.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


VX018 - Details

  • The SAP error message VX018, which states "The text has already been created in all defined text languages," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a text entry (such as a sales document text, material description, etc.) in a language for which the text has already been defined. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Material Management (MM).
    
    Cause: Existing Text Entries: The text you are trying to create or modify already exists in all the languages that are defined in the system for that particular object (e.g., material, customer, vendor). Language Configuration: The system is configured to support multiple languages, and the text for the specified language is already present. Data Entry Error: There might be a misunderstanding in the data entry process, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate text entry.
    Solution: Check Existing Texts: Before attempting to create a new text, check

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