How To Fix VY652 - Text element &1 (footer line) not maintained in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 652

• Message text: Text element &1 (footer line) not maintained in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY652 - Text element &1 (footer line) not maintained in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message VY652 indicates that there is a missing text element for a footer line in a specific language. This typically occurs in the context of sales documents, such as invoices or quotations, where footer text is expected to be displayed in a particular language but has not been defined.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined footer text for the specified language in the SAP system. This can happen if:
  
  The footer text has not been maintained for the specific language in the text management settings.
  The language settings for the document or user profile do not match the available texts.
  There may be a configuration issue in the text determination procedure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VY652 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE75 (Text Management) or SO10 (Text Elements).
  Check if the footer text for the relevant document type is maintained for the specified language.
  If it is missing, create or maintain the footer text for that language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Footer Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for the document type (e.g., Sales Document, Billing Document).
  Ensure that the footer text is defined in the appropriate language.
  Use the transaction code VTAA (for maintaining text for sales documents) or similar, depending on your specific needs.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in the user profile and ensure they match the available texts.
  Check the language settings in the document itself to ensure they are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the text determination procedure is correctly configured to pull the appropriate footer text based on the document type and language.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation or processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE75: Text Management
  SO10: Text Elements
  VTAA: Maintain Text for Sales Documents
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on text maintenance and configuration.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain text elements in the system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VY652 error and ensure that the footer text is properly maintained for the specified language in your SAP system.