How To Fix COM_HIERARCHY203 - Hierarchy '&1': Description in language '&2' does not exist in the buffer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERARCHY - Hierarchy

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Hierarchy '&1': Description in language '&2' does not exist in the buffer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY203 - Hierarchy '&1': Description in language '&2' does not exist in the buffer ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY203 indicates that there is a problem with the description of a hierarchy in a specific language. The message states that the description for the hierarchy identified by &1 (the hierarchy name or ID) does not exist in the buffer for the specified language &2.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The most common cause of this error is that the description for the specified hierarchy in the specified language has not been maintained in the system.
  Buffer Issues: There may be issues with the buffer where the descriptions are stored, leading to the system not being able to retrieve the required information.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not be correctly configured, leading to the system looking for a description in a language that is not available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Hierarchy Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code where you can maintain the hierarchy (e.g., COMM_HIERARCHY or similar).
  Check if the description for the hierarchy in the specified language exists. If it does not, you will need to create or update it.
  Ensure that the description is correctly entered and saved.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. Make sure that the language you are trying to access is supported and correctly configured.
  You can check your user settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or SU3 (Maintain User Profile).
  
  
  
  Buffer Refresh:
  
  If you suspect that the issue is related to the buffer, you can try to refresh the buffer. This can sometimes resolve issues where the system is not able to retrieve the latest data.
  You can do this by using transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to activate the relevant tables or by using the program RSDBBUF to refresh the buffer.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects and data were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific hierarchy and language settings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as COMM_HIERARCHY, SE14, SU01, and SU3.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message COM_HIERARCHY203 and ensure that the hierarchy descriptions are correctly maintained in the system.