How To Fix 3H020 - Text for work center &1 on &2 in language &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3H - Messages for Reading HR Customizing Tables

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Text for work center &1 on &2 in language &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3H020 - Text for work center &1 on &2 in language &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 3H020 indicates that the system is unable to find the text for a work center in the specified language. This typically occurs when the work center has not been properly configured with the necessary language-specific descriptions or texts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Texts: The work center has not been maintained for the specified language. This can happen if the work center was created without entering texts in all required languages.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s session may be set to a language that does not have corresponding texts for the work center.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, possibly due to incomplete data migration or updates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Work Center Texts:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR02 (Change Work Center) or CR01 (Create Work Center).
  Enter the work center ID and select the appropriate language.
  Check if the texts for the work center are maintained in the desired language. If not, enter the necessary descriptions and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction code SU01).
  If the user needs to work in a different language, change the language settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code SE63:
  
  If you suspect that the texts are missing due to translation issues, you can use transaction code SE63 to manage translations for various objects, including work centers.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue persists, consider running a consistency check on the master data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Work Center Configuration: Understanding how to configure work centers in SAP is crucial. Refer to the SAP documentation or training materials for detailed steps on maintaining work centers.
  Language Settings in SAP: Familiarize yourself with how language settings work in SAP, including how to set the default language for users and how to manage translations.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3H020 and ensure that the work center texts are properly maintained for the required languages.