How To Fix CLDR018 - Maintain language in Customizing for field catalog first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLDR -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Maintain language in Customizing for field catalog first

What causes this issue?

You tried to load field catalog texts from the database in the logon
language.

System Response

This language is not maintained in Customizing for the field catalog.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the logon language in Customizing for the field catalog.

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 CLDR018 - Maintain language in Customizing for field catalog first ?

  The SAP error message CLDR018 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining the language settings in the field catalog. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an action that requires a language to be defined in the field catalog, but it has not been set up correctly.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The language for the field catalog has not been maintained in the Customizing settings.
  The system is unable to find the necessary language entries for the field catalog, which are required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CLDR018 error, you need to maintain the language settings in the Customizing for the field catalog. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area. You can do this by entering transaction code SPRO in the command field.
  
  
  
  Maintain Field Catalog:
  
  In the Customizing menu, follow the path: 
  Cross-Application Components -> General Application Functions -> Field Catalog -> Maintain Field Catalog
  
  Here, you will find options to maintain the field catalog.
  
  
  
  Add Language Entries:
  
  Check if the required language entries are missing. If they are, you will need to add them.
  Ensure that the language you are working with is included in the field catalog settings.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that was generating the error and test to see if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for Customizing and SE11 for Data Dictionary, as they may help in troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on field catalogs and language settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the language settings are correctly maintained in the field catalog, you should be able to resolve the CLDR018 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.