How To Fix CM_EHFND_API_SUBST016 - &1: Specific name with language &2 was not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_API_SUBST -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1: Specific name with language &2 was not found.

What causes this issue?

The specific name with language &V2& of the company substance with &V1&
number was not found.

System Response

The system does not change or delete the specific name.
The system stops processing of the company substance with &V1& number.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the specific name with language &V2& exists in the system.
Try to transfer data of company substance with &V1& number again.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_API_SUBST016 - &1: Specific name with language &2 was not found. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_API_SUBST016 typically indicates that a specific name (such as a business partner, customer, or vendor) could not be found in the system for the specified language. This error often arises in scenarios involving data retrieval or processing where language-specific data is required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The specific name you are trying to access does not exist in the database for the specified language. This could be due to data not being maintained or entered for that language.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code provided in the request may be incorrect or not supported in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the data is supposed to be synchronized from another system or source, there may be issues with the synchronization process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not properly set up to handle multilingual data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Maintenance: Verify that the specific name exists in the system for the specified language. You can do this by checking the relevant master data records (e.g., business partners, customers, vendors) in the SAP GUI.
  Maintain Language-Specific Data: If the data is missing, you may need to enter or maintain the relevant data for the specific language in the master data records.
  Verify Language Code: Ensure that the language code being used in the request is correct and supported by the system.
  Data Synchronization: If the data is supposed to be synchronized from another system, check the synchronization process and logs for any errors or issues.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), XD01 (Create Customer), or MK01 (Create Vendor) to check and maintain data.
  Language Settings: Check the language settings in your user profile and ensure that the language you are trying to access is included.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.