How To Fix C0851 - - No description for characteristic &1 in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 851

• Message text: - No description for characteristic &1 in language &2

What causes this issue?

Process instruction or process message characteristic &V1& is defined
in Customizing for <LS>Process Management</>. No description has been
maintained for this characteristic in language &V2&. For this reason,
the characteristic name and not the description is used in the process
instruction assistant.

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?

Call the characteristic in Customizing for <LS>Process Management</>
and enter the missing description.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0851 - - No description for characteristic &1 in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message C0851 - "No description for characteristic &1 in language &2" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a description for a specific characteristic in the specified language. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with characteristics in classification, variant configuration, or other areas where characteristics are used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The characteristic in question has not been defined with a description in the specified language.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the language in which the characteristic is defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data where the characteristic is used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic ID that is causing the error and check if a description exists for the specified language.
  If it is missing, add the appropriate description in the required language.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correctly configured. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If necessary, change the language settings to match the language in which the characteristic is defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Verify that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the relevant classes or objects.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported correctly to the relevant environment (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the characteristic or its usage, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in the area where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04 - Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02 - Class Maintenance (to check if the characteristic is assigned to a class)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Manual: Refer to the SAP user manual for guidance on managing characteristics and languages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message C0851 and ensure that the characteristic descriptions are correctly maintained in the system.