How To Fix C3009 - Description missing for ref. obj. & in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Description missing for ref. obj. & in language &

What causes this issue?

There is no name for reference object &V1& in &V2&. This name no longer
exists because the system table was changed in the meantime.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the name for reference object &v1& is missing from client
000 in &V2&. You can display the following table with transaction SM31:
TCK23 - Texts for reference objects
If the name in &V2& is not in client 000, that means it was probably
not delivered. Contact the SAP hotline.
If the name exists in &V2& in client 000, go into Customizing and
transfer this table by copying a client. When you copy, you specify
individual tables (in this case, the above table). It is recommended
that you first copy a client in the test run mode.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3009 - Description missing for ref. obj. & in language & ?

  The SAP error message C3009, which states "Description missing for ref. obj. & in language &," typically indicates that there is a missing description for a reference object in the specified language. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as when dealing with master data, configuration settings, or during the execution of certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the description for a specific reference object (like a material, vendor, customer, etc.) has not been maintained in the system for the specified language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the description is being requested.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all descriptions were transferred correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle language-specific descriptions properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Maintain Descriptions: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for materials, XK01 for vendors) and ensure that the description for the reference object is maintained in the required language.
  Check Language Settings: Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can do this by checking the user parameters (SU01) and ensuring that the language is set correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: If the issue arose after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated and is complete.
  Custom Code Review: If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles language-specific descriptions.
  Use Transaction SE11: You can use transaction SE11 to check the table where the reference object is stored and see if the description exists for the specified language.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may need to use different transaction codes to maintain the descriptions (e.g., MM01, XK01, etc.).
  Language Key: SAP uses language keys (like 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German) to identify the language of the descriptions. Ensure that the correct language key is being used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, 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 C3009 error and ensure that the necessary descriptions are available in the required language.