How To Fix BOS03007 - Descr. for addition/deduction &1 does not exist in logon language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS03 - Costing: Sales Documents with BOS

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Descr. for addition/deduction &1 does not exist in logon language &2

What causes this issue?

Description for addition/deduction &V1& does not exist in the logon
language &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, choose <ZK>Sales and Distribution</> -> <ZK>Bill of
Services</> -> <ZK>Cost Determination in BOS</> -> <ZK>Easy Cost
Planning</> -> <DS:SIMG.SIMG_BOS_ECP_02>Define Additions and Deductions
</>.
Select the appropriate sddition/deduction.
Choose <ZK>Goto</> -> <ZK>Translation</> and enter the description.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS03007 - Descr. for addition/deduction &1 does not exist in logon language &2 ?

  The SAP error message BOS03007 indicates that there is a missing description for an addition or deduction in the specified logon language. This typically occurs in the context of payroll or benefits processing, where specific descriptions for various components (like deductions or additions) are required to be displayed in the user's logon language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find a description for the specified addition or deduction in the language that the user is logged in with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or benefits module where the descriptions for certain elements have not been maintained for all required languages.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be data entry errors where the addition or deduction was created without providing the necessary descriptions in all relevant languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the section where you can maintain the descriptions for additions and deductions (this may vary based on your specific SAP version and configuration).
  Ensure that the descriptions for the addition/deduction in question are maintained for the logon language that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the logon language of the user encountering the error. If the language is not supported for the specific addition/deduction, consider changing the logon language or adding the necessary descriptions.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like PE02 (for maintaining payroll elements) or PC00_MXX_CED (for payroll processing) to check and maintain the necessary descriptions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll and benefits configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple users.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Logon Language: The logon language is the language in which the user interface is displayed. It can be set in the user profile.
  Addition/Deduction: These are components in payroll processing that represent various types of earnings or deductions from an employee's salary.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on maintaining descriptions for payroll elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BOS03007 error and ensure that all necessary descriptions are available in the required languages.