How To Fix C1223 - Language-dep. value & in language & is identical for value & and value &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Language-dep. value & in language & is identical for value & and value &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1223 - Language-dep. value & in language & is identical for value & and value & ?

  The SAP error message C1223 indicates that there is a conflict in the language-dependent values for a particular field. Specifically, it means that the values defined for a certain field in a specific language are identical, which is not allowed in SAP. This can occur in various contexts, such as when maintaining master data, customizing settings, or entering data in transaction codes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have defined two or more values for a field in a specific language that are exactly the same.
  This typically happens in scenarios where you are trying to create or modify entries in tables that require unique identifiers or descriptions in a given language.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field and Values: Determine which field is causing the issue and what the conflicting values are. The error message usually provides information about the specific values and the language in question.
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Go to the relevant transaction or table where the values are maintained (e.g., transaction codes like SE11 for data dictionary, SE78 for SAPscript forms, etc.) and check the existing entries for that field in the specified language.
  
  
  Modify Values: 
  
  If you find that there are indeed duplicate values, you will need to modify one of them to ensure that all values are unique within that language.
  You can either change the description or identifier to something different or delete one of the duplicates if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and try to execute the transaction again.
  
  
  Testing: After resolving the issue, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may need to use different transaction codes to access the relevant data. Common ones include:
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE78 (SAPscript Forms)
  OX15 (Maintain Company Codes)
  
  
  
  Language Settings: Ensure that your language settings in SAP are correctly configured. Sometimes, issues can arise from incorrect language settings in user profiles.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific field or table you are working with.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1223 error and ensure that your language-dependent values are correctly configured in SAP.