How To Fix C1137 - Language key not supported in characteristic descriptions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Language key not supported in characteristic descriptions

What causes this issue?

You have entered a characteristic name with language key '&v1&'.
This language key is not defined.

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?

Change your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1137 - Language key not supported in characteristic descriptions ?

  The SAP error message C1137, which states "Language key not supported in characteristic descriptions," typically occurs when there is an issue with the language settings in the SAP system, particularly in relation to characteristics in the classification system.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Language Key: The language key specified for the characteristic descriptions is not supported or not defined in the system.
  Missing Language Settings: The language settings for the user or the system may not include the language in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may have been configured with a language that is not available in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the language settings for the user profile. Ensure that the language key is supported.
  Verify the system's language settings in transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to ensure that the required language is installed and active.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Use transaction CT04 (Class Type) to check the characteristics. Ensure that the descriptions for the characteristic are maintained in the correct language.
  If the characteristic is missing descriptions in the required language, you may need to add them.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Data:
  
  If you are working with a specific characteristic, navigate to the characteristic's details and ensure that the descriptions are maintained for the required language key.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the transport request included all necessary language data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on language settings and characteristic configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristics
  CL02: Change Class
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SMLT: Language Transport
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language settings and characteristic descriptions.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain characteristics in the desired language.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1137 error and ensure that the characteristic descriptions are properly maintained in the required language.