How To Fix C1037 - Enter a text for this characteristic in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Enter a text for this characteristic in language &

What causes this issue?

At least one language-dependent description must be maintained for each
characteristic. You have not yet maintained a description in language
&V1&.

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?

Enter a characteristic description in language &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1037 - Enter a text for this characteristic in language & ?

  The SAP error message C1037, which states "Enter a text for this characteristic in language &," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic in the SAP system, and the system requires a description or text for that characteristic in a specific language, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text: The characteristic you are trying to create or modify does not have a description in the specified language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in your user profile or the system may not be aligned, leading to the requirement for a text in a language that is not currently set up.
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic may be configured to require a text entry in multiple languages, and the required language text is missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Text: Go to the characteristic definition screen and enter the required text for the characteristic in the specified language. You can usually find this option in the "Short Text" or "Long Text" fields.
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction code SU01 to view your user profile.
  Maintain Language-Specific Texts: If you are working with multiple languages, make sure to maintain the texts for all required languages. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic in the relevant transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics) and entering the texts in the appropriate language fields.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required texts or how to enter them, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on maintaining characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Create or change characteristics.
  CT03: Display characteristics.
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German) to ensure you are entering the text in the correct language.
  User Profile Settings: You can check and modify your user profile settings using transaction code SU01.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1037 error and successfully enter the required text for the characteristic in the specified language.