How To Fix CL017 - Maintain the description on screen "&" in language "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Maintain the description on screen "&" in language "&"

What causes this issue?

You have changed languages. As the description of the class does not
yet exist in the language you chose, you see the description in your
logon language for translation.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Translate the description you see in your logon language into the
language you chose.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL017 - Maintain the description on screen "&" in language "&" ?

  The SAP error message CL017, which states "Maintain the description on screen '&' in language '&'", typically occurs when there is a missing or incomplete description for a specific object in a particular language. This error is often encountered in the context of classification or when working with master data in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that the description for a classification object (like a class or characteristic) is not maintained in 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 expected.
  Incomplete Data: The data might have been imported or created without all necessary language descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CL017 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Relevant Transaction:
  
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CT04 (Change Characteristic) depending on what you are trying to maintain.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01).
  
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant object (class or characteristic) and check the language tab.
  Enter the missing description in the required language. Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE63:
  
  If you are dealing with translations, you can use transaction SE63 to maintain translations for various objects in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Requests:
  
  If the object was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport included all necessary language data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific object or language, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Key: SAP uses language keys to identify different languages. Ensure that the language key you are working with is supported in your SAP system.
  User Profile: The language in which the user is logged in can affect how data is displayed and what is required.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL017 error and maintain the necessary descriptions in the required language.