How To Fix WZRE_SERVICES016 - Target document &1, item &2: text &3, language &4: Text lines missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_SERVICES - OO Wrapping of Settlement Management + Services

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Target document &1, item &2: text &3, language &4: Text lines missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_SERVICES016 - Target document &1, item &2: text &3, language &4: Text lines missing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_SERVICES016
  
  Text: Target document &1, item &2: text &3, language &4: Text lines missing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to copy or process a text (such as a long text or item text) for a target document, but the expected text lines are missing or not found in the specified language. Essentially, the system expects text lines to be present for a particular text object (identified by text ID &3) and language &4, but these lines are not available.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Texts not maintained or incomplete in the source document.
  Texts not properly copied during document flow or document creation.
  Language mismatch or missing translations.
  Custom developments or interfaces that expect text lines but the source data is incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to the source document and verify if the text (&3) for the specified item (&2) and language (&4) is maintained.
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Purchase Order), VA03 (Sales Order), or the relevant transaction for your document type.
  Navigate to the item text tab and check if the text lines exist.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Text Lines:
  
  If missing, maintain the required text lines manually or via mass maintenance tools.
  Ensure the text is maintained in the correct language (&4).
  
  
  
  Check Copy Control Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during document copying (e.g., from Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order), verify the copy control settings.
  Use transaction ME42 or ME43 for PR to PO copy control.
  Ensure that text copying is enabled for the relevant text ID.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Interfaces:
  
  If the error arises in custom programs or interfaces, verify that the text retrieval logic correctly handles missing texts.
  Add error handling or default texts if necessary.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Confirm that the language &4 is supported and texts are maintained in that language.
  If the language is not maintained, either add the translation or adjust the process to use a fallback language.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  Sometimes texts are missing due to incomplete transports or inconsistencies between systems (DEV, QA, PROD).
  Verify that texts are transported correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Text Object and Text ID: The error references a specific text ID (&3), which identifies the type of text (e.g., item long text, header text).
  Language: SAP stores texts per language; missing translations cause this error.
  Document Flow: Errors often occur during document copying or creation processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for your specific module or document type for known issues related to text copying.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE75 - Text Object Repository (to check text objects and IDs)
  SE38 / SE80 - To debug or check custom code related to text processing
  ME22N / ME23N - Purchase Order display/change
  VA02 / VA03 - Sales Order display/change
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WZRE_SERVICES016 indicates missing text lines for a target document item in a specific language and text type. The solution involves verifying and maintaining the required texts, ensuring proper copy control settings, and handling language translations correctly.
  
  If you provide the specific document type or scenario, I can help with more tailored instructions.