How To Fix VX208 - Item &1 with item category &2 has no assigned text determination schema

VX208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VX - Text processing messages

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Item &1 with item category &2 has no assigned text determination schema

What causes this issue?

The item category for an item has not been assigned a text
determination schema. For this reason, you will not be able to
determine or edit any texts for this item. The <LS>Texts</> tab page at
item level is hidden.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you require texts for this item, you must assign a text
determination schema to the item category.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VX208 - Item &1 with item category &2 has no assigned text determination schema ?

  The SAP error message VX208 indicates that there is an issue with the text determination schema for a specific item in a sales document. This error typically occurs when the system cannot find a text determination schema assigned to the item category in question. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Determination Schema: The item category specified in the error message does not have a text determination schema assigned to it in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for text determination may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Item Category Settings: The item category may not be linked to a valid text determination procedure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VX208 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOV4 (for item category configuration).
  Find the item category mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that a text determination schema is assigned to the item category.
  
  
  
  Assign