How To Fix W5040 - An error has occurred during changing of texts for requisition & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 040

• Message text: An error has occurred during changing of texts for requisition & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5040 - An error has occurred during changing of texts for requisition & & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5040 – An error has occurred during changing of texts for requisition & &
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs when there is an issue while updating or changing the texts associated with a purchase requisition in SAP. The reasons can include:
  
  Locking conflicts: The purchase requisition or its text is locked by another user or process.
  Authorization issues: The user does not have sufficient authorization to change the texts.
  Inconsistent or missing data: The text object or text ID related to the requisition is missing or corrupted.
  Technical issues: Problems in the text management system (e.g., SAPscript or text objects) or database inconsistencies.
  Custom enhancements or user exits: Custom code interfering with the standard text update process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W5040 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the purchase requisition or related text objects are locked.
  If locked by another user or process, wait or coordinate to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to change purchase requisition texts.
  Relevant authorization objects include M_REQU_BSA (Purchase Requisition) and S_TEXT (Text Management).
  
  
  
  Check Text Object and Text ID:
  
  Verify that the text object and text ID used for the requisition texts exist and are correctly maintained.
  Use transaction SE75 to check text objects and text IDs.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are user exits or BAdIs related to purchase requisition processing (e.g., EXIT_SAPMM06E_012), check if they interfere with text changes.
  Debug or temporarily disable custom code to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the purchase requisition tables and text tables.
  Use transaction SE14 or database tools to check and repair inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message W5040 for any known bugs or patches.
  If unresolved, raise a support ticket with SAP including detailed logs and steps to reproduce.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W5 (Purchase Requisition)
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  ME51N – Create Purchase Requisition  
  ME52N – Change Purchase Requisition  
  SM12 – Lock Entries  
  SE75 – Text Objects  
  
  
  Text Management: SAP stores texts in text objects linked to business objects like purchase requisitions. Problems in text management can cause such errors.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to W5040 or text update issues in MM module.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The W5040 warning indicates a problem updating texts for a purchase requisition, often due to locks, authorizations, or text object issues. Checking locks, authorizations, text object integrity, and custom code usually resolves the problem. If not, consult SAP Notes or support.