How To Fix WZ220 - Text pool for program & cannot be read

WZ220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Text pool for program & cannot be read

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WZ220 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WZ220 - Text pool for program & cannot be read
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the SAP system tries to access the text pool of a program but fails to read it. The text pool contains all the text elements (like messages, screen texts, etc.) used in the program. The reasons for this failure can include:
  
  The text pool for the specified program is missing or corrupted.
  The program was transported or copied incorrectly, causing inconsistencies.
  The program's text pool is locked or not properly generated.
  Authorization issues preventing access to the text pool.
  Database inconsistencies or issues with the program repository.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WZ220, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Regenerate the Text Pool:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SE80.
  Open the program mentioned in the error.
  Choose Utilities ? Text Elements ? Recreate Text Pool (or similar option depending on SAP version).
  This action regenerates the text pool for the program.
  
  
  
  Check Program Consistency:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80