How To Fix 63788 - Marital status &: Description missing in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Marital status &: Description missing in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63788 - Marital status &: Description missing in language & ?

  The SAP error message 63788, which states "Marital status &: Description missing in language &," typically occurs when there is a missing description for a marital status code in the specified language in the SAP system. This can happen in various modules, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM) or Employee Management, where marital status is a relevant field.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The marital status code has not been defined or lacks a description in the specified language.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for marital status in the system may not be complete or properly set up.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the available descriptions for marital status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section for defining marital status codes and ensure that all necessary codes have descriptions in the required languages.
  
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Use transaction code SM30 or SM31 to access the relevant table (e.g., T5A0A for marital status) and check if the description for the marital status code is missing.
  If it is missing, add the appropriate description for the required language.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in the user profile. Ensure that the language you are using is supported and that the descriptions exist for that language.
  You can check the user settings in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  SM30/SM31: Table maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T5A0A: This table typically contains the marital status codes and their descriptions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintaining configuration settings related to employee data.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or HCM support team for further assistance.