How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL019 - Custom Field &1: Description for code value &2 in language &3 missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL - Custom Fields: Repository

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Custom Field &1: Description for code value &2 in language &3 missing.

What causes this issue?

For value &V3& of property <ZK>Language </>in entity set
<ZK>CodeListDescriptions </>property <ZK>Description </>must not be
initial for property <ZK>Code </>&V2&.

System Response

System revokes creation of custom field &V1&

How to fix this error?

You need to maintain the property <ZK>Description </>in entity set
<ZK>CodeListDescriptions </>for property <ZK>Code</> &V2& in language
&V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL019 - Custom Field &1: Description for code value &2 in language &3 missing. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL019 indicates that there is a missing description for a custom field in a specific language. This typically occurs when a custom field has been created, but the corresponding description for a specific code value in the specified language has not been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the description for the custom field's code value is not defined in the specified language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language for which the description is missing.
  Custom Field Configuration: The custom field may not have been fully configured, leading to incomplete data entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area for the custom field (usually found in the Custom Fields and Logic app or the relevant customizing transaction).
  Locate the custom field and check the code values associated with it.
  Ensure that a description is provided for the code value in the specified language (language code &3).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. Ensure that the language you are using matches the language for which the description is missing.
  If necessary, switch to the appropriate language or maintain the description in the required language.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Field Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the overall configuration of the custom field to ensure that all necessary data has been entered correctly.
  Check if there are any transport requests that need to be moved to the production environment if you are working in a development or quality assurance system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the underlying data definitions.
  Custom Fields and Logic: Familiarize yourself with the Custom Fields and Logic app in SAP S/4HANA, which allows you to create and manage custom fields.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address similar issues or provide additional guidance on maintaining custom fields and their descriptions.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.