How To Fix W_WLF_SE026 - Mapping &1 fails: text-id not maintained (item &2, billing doc type = &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_WLF_SE - Messages for eSOA in Settlement Management

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Mapping &1 fails: text-id not maintained (item &2, billing doc type = &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_WLF_SE026 - Mapping &1 fails: text-id not maintained (item &2, billing doc type = &3) ?

  The SAP error message W_WLF_SE026 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of a text ID in the context of a billing document. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary text ID for a specific item in the billing document, which can prevent the successful processing of the document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text ID: The most common cause of this error is that the text ID for the specified item is not maintained in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Billing Document Type: The billing document type specified may not be correctly configured to handle the text ID mapping.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly handling the text ID mapping.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Text ID:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the Sales and Distribution module).
  Check the text ID settings for the billing document type and ensure that the necessary text IDs are maintained for the items in question.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SPRO and following the path: 
  
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Text Control -> Define Text Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the text types and IDs are correctly assigned to the billing document type.
  
  
  
  Check Billing Document Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the billing document type is correctly configured to allow for the text IDs you are trying to use.
  Ensure that the text determination procedure is correctly assigned to the billing document type.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to text handling in billing documents, review the code to ensure it is correctly implemented and does not interfere with standard processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the billing document creation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the relevant tables for text IDs.
  SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) for managing documents and texts.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to text management in billing documents for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.