How To Fix /ATL/CONTROLS012 - Description in & language exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/CONTROLS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Description in & language exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/CONTROLS012 - Description in & language exists ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/CONTROLS012 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the existence of a language in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access or display certain controls or data that are expected to be available in a specific language.
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Language Installation: The specified language is not installed in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Configuration: The language settings in the user profile or system configuration may not be set correctly.
  Data Not Available in Specified Language: The data or controls you are trying to access may not have been translated or created in the specified language.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /ATL/CONTROLS012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Language Installation:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to check if the required language is installed in the system.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport requests.
  
  
  
  Verify User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set. You can do this by going to transaction SU01 and checking the user’s default settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data Availability:
  
  Ensure that the data you are trying to access is available in the specified language. You may need to create or translate the necessary data if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Review the system configuration settings related to languages and translations. This can be done through transaction SPRO and navigating to the relevant configuration areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to language handling and translations for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Language Packs: Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed and updated in your SAP system.
  User Training: Provide training to users on how to set their language preferences and understand the implications of missing translations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.