How To Fix 63740 - Deposit type &: Description missing in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 740

• Message text: Deposit type &: Description missing in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63740 - Deposit type &: Description missing in language & ?

  The SAP error message "63740 Deposit type &: Description missing in language &" typically indicates that there is a missing description for a specific deposit type in the specified language within the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Treasury and Risk Management (TRM), where deposit types are used to categorize different types of deposits.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The deposit type has not been properly configured, and the description for the specified language is missing in the system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the deposit type is being referenced.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to deposit types in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where deposit types are defined.
  Ensure that the deposit type in question has a description entered for the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you can add it by selecting the deposit type and entering the appropriate description in the required language.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. Ensure that the language you are using matches the language for which the description is missing.
  You can change the language in the SAP GUI by logging out and selecting the desired language on the login screen.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue is occurring in a development or quality environment, ensure that any changes made to deposit types are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on maintaining deposit types and their descriptions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBA7 (for maintaining payment methods) or other relevant transaction codes depending on your specific configuration needs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.