How To Fix 63791 - Legal form &: Description missing in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Legal form &: Description missing in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63791 - Legal form &: Description missing in language & ?

  The SAP error message "63791 Legal form &: Description missing in language &" typically indicates that there is a missing description for a legal form in the specified language within the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when generating reports or documents that require specific legal forms.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The legal form has not been properly defined in the system for the specified language.
  Configuration Issues: The legal form may not have been configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the legal form is expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Legal Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (for legal forms) or SFP (for Smart Forms) to check if the legal form is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the description for the legal form is entered for the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you can add it by navigating to the relevant configuration area and entering the necessary details for the legal form in the required language.
  
  
  
  Review User Language Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the language is set correctly. You can do this by going to transaction SU01 and reviewing the user’s settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the legal form was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to maintain legal forms and their descriptions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2, SFP, and SE11 (for data dictionary) to manage legal forms and their descriptions.
  Language Settings: Understand how language settings work in SAP, including how to maintain translations for various objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the legal forms are correctly configured in the SAP system.