How To Fix 6B002 - Chart of accounts &, cost element &: Description in language & missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Chart of accounts &, cost element &: Description in language & missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B002 - Chart of accounts &, cost element &: Description in language & missing ?

  The SAP error message 6B002 indicates that there is a missing description for a chart of accounts or cost element in a specific language. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a financial document or configuration that requires a description in a particular language, but the system cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Descriptions: The chart of accounts or cost element has not been defined with a description in the specified language.
  Configuration Issues: The language settings in the SAP system may not be properly configured, leading to missing translations.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the chart of accounts or cost element, the description may not have been entered for all required languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your SAP user profile are correct. You can do this by going to the user settings and verifying the default language.
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction for maintaining the chart of accounts or cost elements (e.g., transaction codes OB13 for chart of accounts or KA01 for cost elements).
  Check if the description exists for the required language. If it is missing, enter the appropriate description in the required language.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  For Chart of Accounts: Use OB13 to maintain the chart of accounts and ensure that all necessary language descriptions are filled in.
  For Cost Elements: Use KA01 to create a new cost element or KA02 to modify an existing one, ensuring that the description is provided in all required languages.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are included in a transport request to be moved to the production environment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on maintaining language descriptions for financial objects.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Settings: SAP supports multiple languages, and each object (like cost elements and charts of accounts) can have descriptions in different languages. It's essential to maintain these descriptions for proper reporting and user interface.
  User Profiles: Each user can have a default language set in their profile, which can affect how data is displayed and what descriptions are required.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 6B002 and ensure that all necessary descriptions are maintained in the required languages.