How To Fix C3003 - Description for costing variant &1 missing in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C3 - Messages for Check Reports and Function Modules in Costing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Description for costing variant &1 missing in language &2

What causes this issue?

The name of costing variant &V1& is missing in language &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and enter a name for this costing variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3003 - Description for costing variant &1 missing in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message C3003, which states "Description for costing variant &1 missing in language &2," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a description for a specific costing variant in the specified language. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create or modify a costing variant in the Controlling (CO) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the costing variant has not been defined with a description in the specified language. This can happen if the costing variant was created without providing a description or if the description was deleted.
  Language Settings: The language settings in your user profile or the system may not match the language in which the costing variant is defined.
  Transport Issues: If the costing variant was transported from another system, the description may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Costing Variant: Go to the configuration for costing variants (Transaction code: OKKN) and check if the costing variant &1 exists. If it does, verify if a description is provided for the specified language &2.
  Add Description: If the description is missing, you can add it by selecting the costing variant and entering the appropriate description in the required language.
  Language Settings: Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings (Transaction code: SU01).
  Transport Request: If the costing variant was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary data, including descriptions, was included.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKN: Configuration for costing variants.
  SU01: User maintenance to check and change user settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on costing variants and their configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C3003 error and ensure that the costing variant has the necessary descriptions in the required languages.