How To Fix VX024 - Text ID &3 in text procedure &1 is an obligatory text for object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VX - Text processing messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Text ID &3 in text procedure &1 is an obligatory text for object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VX024 - Text ID &3 in text procedure &1 is an obligatory text for object &2 ?

  The SAP error message VX024 indicates that a required text is missing in the text procedure for a specific object. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when dealing with texts related to sales documents, such as sales orders, quotations, or contracts.
  Cause:
  The error message VX024 is triggered when:
  
  A text that is defined as obligatory in the text procedure is not provided for the specified object (e.g., sales order, delivery, etc.).
  The text procedure associated with the document type does not have the required text maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VX024 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOTXN (Text Procedure) or VOTX (Text Types) in SAP.
  Identify the text procedure (&1) associated with the document type you are working with.
  Review the text types defined in the text procedure and check which text is marked as obligatory.
  
  
  
  Maintain Required Text:
  
  If the required text is missing, you need to enter the text for the relevant object. This can usually be done in the document where the error occurred (e.g., sales order).
  Navigate to the text tab in the document and enter the necessary text.
  
  
  
  Adjust Text Procedure (if necessary):
  
  If the text is not needed for your business process, you can consider changing the configuration of the text procedure to make the text non-obligatory. This should be done with caution and typically requires authorization and proper change management.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain texts in the document.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After entering the required text or adjusting the configuration, try to save or process the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOTXN - Text Procedure Configuration
  VOTX - Text Types Configuration
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  VA02 - Change Sales Order
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on text management in sales documents.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP SD specialist for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VX024 error and ensure that the required texts are properly maintained in your SAP system.