How To Fix C3013 - Description missing for costing relev. ind. & in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Description missing for costing relev. ind. & in language &

What causes this issue?

There is no name for the indicator for relevancy to costing &V1& in
&V2&.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and enter the name for the indicator for relevancy
to costing in &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3013 - Description missing for costing relev. ind. & in language & ?

  The SAP error message C3013, which states "Description missing for costing relev. ind. & in language &," typically occurs when there is a missing description for a costing relevance indicator in the specified language. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying material master records, cost estimates, or other related objects in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find a description for a specific costing relevance indicator in the language specified in the error message.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the available descriptions for the costing relevance indicators.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the costing relevance indicators, where descriptions have not been properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Relevance Indicators:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section where costing relevance indicators are defined.
  Ensure that all necessary descriptions are maintained for the relevant indicators in the required languages.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  If you have access, go to the transaction code where you can maintain the descriptions for costing relevance indicators (e.g., OX19 for maintaining the language settings).
  Add or update the missing descriptions for the costing relevance indicators in the specified language.
  
  
  
  User Profile Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings in your user profile. Ensure that the language you are using is supported and that the necessary translations are available in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to costing and material master data to understand the requirements for maintaining descriptions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and OX19 (Maintain Language).
  Costing Relevance Indicators: Understand the role of costing relevance indicators in your business processes and how they affect material valuation and cost estimates.
  Language Maintenance: Ensure that your organization has a process for maintaining language-specific data in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C3013 error and ensure that all necessary descriptions for costing relevance indicators are properly maintained in the system.