How To Fix WL617 - No text for function module & in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 617

• Message text: No text for function module & in language &

What causes this issue?

A short text is not maintained in the specified language in table
SWWFBATEXT for the specified function module.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Either maintain the missing short text via view maintenance or check
whether there is a short text for this function module in another
language.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL617 - No text for function module & in language & ?

  The SAP error message WL617 indicates that there is no text available for a specified function module in the specified language. This typically occurs when the system is trying to retrieve a description or documentation for a function module, but the text is not available in the requested language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Documentation: The function module may not have been documented in the specified language.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available languages for the function module.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was recently transported from another system, the documentation may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Module Documentation:
  
  Go to transaction SE37 (Function Module) and enter the function module name.
  Check if the documentation exists for the function module in the desired language. You can do this by clicking on the "Documentation" button.
  
  
  
  Change User Language:
  
  If the documentation is available in another language, consider changing your user settings to that language. You can do this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) by changing the "Logon Data" language field.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Documentation:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can add the missing documentation for the function module in the desired language. This can be done in SE37 by editing the function module and providing the necessary text in the documentation section.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the function module was recently transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary documentation. If not, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the documentation.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE37: Function Module
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check other related objects)
  
  
  
  Language Settings: You can check and change your language settings in the SAP GUI by navigating to the "Options" menu.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation and help resources that can be accessed through the SAP Help Portal.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.