How To Fix VX020 - Text ID & for text object & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VX - Text processing messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Text ID & for text object & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VX020 - Text ID & for text object & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VX020 typically indicates that there is a problem with the text ID or text object that is not defined in the system. This error often occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when dealing with text elements related to sales documents, such as sales orders, quotations, or contracts.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Text ID or Object: The specific text ID or text object referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing entry in the relevant text tables.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may reference a text ID or object that has not been properly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the text objects may not have been included or properly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE75 (Text Management) to check if the text object and text ID are defined.
  Ensure that the relevant text types are configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Text ID:
  
  If the text ID is missing, you can create it using the transaction code SE75 or through the relevant customizing path in SPRO.
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Texts > Define Text Types to add or modify text types.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is related to custom development, review the code to ensure that it references valid text IDs and objects.
  Make necessary adjustments to the code to handle cases where the text ID might not be defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including text objects, were included.
  If not, you may need to transport the missing objects or manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific text ID or object to understand its purpose and how it should be configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message VX020. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE75 for text management and SPRO for configuration settings.
  Debugging: If necessary, you can use the debugger to trace the program execution and identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VX020 error and ensure that the necessary text IDs and objects are properly defined in your SAP system.