How To Fix WS581 - No unique assignment of text types (check entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 581

• Message text: No unique assignment of text types (check entry)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS581 - No unique assignment of text types (check entry) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS581 - No unique assignment of text types (check entry)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when SAP encounters multiple text types assigned to a single object or entry where only one unique text type is expected. In other words, the system cannot determine which text type to use because more than one text type is assigned or the assignment is ambiguous.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  When maintaining or processing texts (e.g., material texts, customer texts, vendor texts) and the system expects a unique text type but finds duplicates or conflicting entries.
  During data migration or master data maintenance where text types are incorrectly assigned.
  Customizing or configuration issues where text types are not properly defined or maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Type Assignments:
  
  Review the text types assigned to the object in question.
  Ensure that only one unique text type is assigned where required.
  Remove or correct duplicate or conflicting text type assignments.
  
  
  
  Verify Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., for material texts: MM02 or MM03 for display, or customizing via SPRO under Logistics ? Materials Management ? Material Master ? Texts).
  Check the configuration of text types and their assignment to the object.
  Correct any inconsistencies or duplicates.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the error arises from master data, clean up the master data by deleting or correcting duplicate text entries.
  Use transaction codes like SE16N or SM30 to view and edit text tables if necessary (e.g., STXH and STXL for SAPscript texts).
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, ensure the user selects the correct and unique text type.
  Provide training or instructions to users to avoid selecting multiple conflicting text types.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):
  
  If the cause is not obvious, debugging the program or checking the application logs may help identify where the system fails to find a unique text type.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Text Types in SAP: Text types categorize different kinds of texts (e.g., long text, short text, notes) linked to master data or transactional data.
  Tables Involved:  
  
  STXH (SAPscript Text Header)  
  STXL (SAPscript Text Lines)  
  Object-specific text tables (e.g., MAKT for material descriptions)
  
  
  Common Transactions:  
  
  MM02 / MM03 (Material Master)  
  XD02 / XD03 (Customer Master)  
  ME22N (Purchase Order)  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WS581 for specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., which module or transaction triggers WS581), I can give more tailored advice.