How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK027 - Hierarchy &1 (GUID &2) does not have a description in the logon-language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PR_MDCHECK - Consistency Checks for Product Master Data

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 (GUID &2) does not have a description in the logon-language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK027 - Hierarchy &1 (GUID &2) does not have a description in the logon-language ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK027 indicates that a hierarchy (identified by its GUID) does not have a description in the logon language of the user. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in those dealing with master data and hierarchies, such as SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or SAP Business Warehouse (BW).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The hierarchy might not have been fully maintained for all languages. Specifically, the description for the hierarchy in the user's logon language is missing.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all language-specific descriptions were transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the hierarchy from being displayed correctly in the desired language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Hierarchy Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction or application where the hierarchy is maintained (e.g., transaction RSH1 for maintaining hierarchies).
  Check the hierarchy with the specified GUID and ensure that a description exists for the logon language.
  If it is missing, add the appropriate description.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s logon language is correctly set in their user profile.
  If the hierarchy is intended to be used in multiple languages, ensure that descriptions are maintained for all relevant languages.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports that can help identify missing descriptions or inconsistencies in the hierarchy data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining hierarchies and their descriptions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) or RSH2 (Hierarchy Display).
  User Profile Settings: Check user profile settings in transaction SU01 to ensure the logon language is set correctly.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for guidelines on maintaining hierarchies and handling multi-language support.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the hierarchy descriptions are correctly maintained for all necessary languages.