How To Fix VY653 - Text element &1 (sender) not maintained in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 653

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY653 - Text element &1 (sender) not maintained in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message VY653 indicates that there is a missing text element for a specific sender in a particular language. This typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when creating or processing invoices, delivery notes, or other documents that require text elements to be defined for different languages.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to retrieve a text element (like a description or note) for a sender (such as a vendor or customer) in a specified language, but that text element has not been maintained in the system for that language. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Text Maintenance: The text for the sender has not been created or maintained in the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code specified may be incorrect or not supported.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of text elements in the relevant SAP module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VY653 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Text Elements:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction for maintaining text elements. This could be in the context of customer or vendor master data, or specific document types.
  For example, if it’s related to a vendor, you can use transaction XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Material) to maintain the text for the vendor in the required language.
  Ensure that the text is entered for the sender in the specified language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify that the language code used in the transaction is correct. You can check the language settings in the user profile or the transaction settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, review the configuration for text elements in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  Ensure that the text types and their corresponding languages are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining text elements for the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining texts, such as SE61 (Maintain Texts) or SO10 (Standard Texts).
  Language Settings: Understand how language settings work in SAP, including how to add or change languages in the system.
  User Profiles: Check user profiles to ensure that the correct language is set for the user experiencing the error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.