How To Fix CME_CHAR804 - A language-dependent description has not been specified for the char.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_CHAR - Checks for Characteristics

• Message number: 804

• Message text: A language-dependent description has not been specified for the char.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_CHAR804 - A language-dependent description has not been specified for the char. ?

  The SAP error message CME_CHAR804 indicates that a language-dependent description has not been specified for a particular characteristic (char). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define the properties of objects in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Descriptions: The characteristic in question has not been assigned a description in the language that the user is currently using. This can happen if the characteristic was created without providing translations for all required languages.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user may be logged into the system with a language setting that does not have a corresponding description for the characteristic.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all language-dependent descriptions were transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic ID that is causing the error.
  Check the language settings and ensure that a description is provided for the required languages.
  If a description is missing, add it and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings of the user profile. You can do this by checking the user settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user is set to a language for which the characteristic has a description.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary language-dependent data was included.
  You may need to re-import or manually add the missing descriptions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing characteristics and language dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Language Settings: Familiarize yourself with how language settings work in SAP, as they can affect many aspects of data visibility and usability.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CME_CHAR804 error and ensure that all necessary language-dependent descriptions are in place for the characteristics in question.