How To Fix C1124 - Characteristic description in language & restored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Characteristic description in language & restored

What causes this issue?

You deleted the characteristic description in language &v&. However,
you are currently maintaining the characteristic in this language, so
there must be a description in this language.
The system restored the description from your entry on the basic data
screen or the headings 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?

Check the restored description.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1124 - Characteristic description in language & restored ?

  The SAP error message C1124, which states "Characteristic description in language & restored," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic descriptions in a specific language, which may have been restored to a previous state or version.
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The characteristic description may not be available in the specified language, leading SAP to revert to a default or previously saved version.
  Data Restoration: If there was a recent data restoration or transport that affected the characteristic descriptions, it could trigger this message.
  Missing Translations: The characteristic may not have been translated into the required language, causing the system to revert to a fallback description.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the characteristic descriptions in the specified language.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correct and that the characteristic descriptions exist in the desired language.
  Review Characteristic Descriptions: Go to the classification data and check if the characteristic descriptions are correctly maintained for the required language. You can do this using transaction codes like CL02 (Change Characteristic) or CL03 (Display Characteristic).
  Add Missing Translations: If the characteristic descriptions are missing in the required language, you can add the translations using the appropriate transaction.
  Data Consistency Check: If the issue arose after a data transport or restoration, check for any inconsistencies in the classification data and correct them as necessary.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit the characteristic descriptions. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Characteristic), CL02 (Change Characteristic), and CL03 (Display Characteristic) for managing characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on classification and characteristics to understand how they work and how to manage them effectively.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.