How To Fix C$652 - You have entered a variant description, but no language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 652

• Message text: You have entered a variant description, but no language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$652 - You have entered a variant description, but no language ?

  The SAP error message C$652 indicates that a variant description has been entered without specifying a language. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a variant for a report or transaction in SAP, and the system requires a language to be associated with the variant description.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Specification: When creating or editing a variant, the system expects a language code to be provided along with the variant description. If this is not done, the error message C$652 is triggered.
  User Settings: The user profile may not have a default language set, leading to this error when trying to create a variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Language: When entering the variant description, ensure that you also specify the language. This can usually be done in the field next to the variant description where you can select or enter the language code (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings: Make sure that your user profile has a default language set. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01) under the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  Recreate the Variant: If you have already created a variant without a language, you may need to delete it and recreate it, ensuring that you include the language this time.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to specify the language or if the issue persists, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on creating variants.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes where variants are used, such as SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report).
  User Language Settings: The language settings can be checked and modified in the user profile (transaction SU01).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C$652 error and successfully create or modify your variant in SAP.