How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK038 - Category &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: 038

• Message text: Category &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_MDCHECK038 - Category &1 (GUID &2) does not have a description in the logon-language ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK038 indicates that a specific category (identified by &1) and a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier, identified by &2) do not have a description available in the user's logon language. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that rely on multilingual support, where certain entries may not have been translated or configured for the user's selected language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The most common cause is that the description for the specified category in the user's logon language has not been maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the categories or the GUIDs in the system, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Data Migration: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all translations were carried over properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Translations:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) and check if the description for the category in the specified logon language exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or update the translation for that category.
  
  
  
  Maintain Category Descriptions:
  
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings and ensure that all necessary descriptions are maintained for the categories in all required languages.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary translations were included.
  
  
  
  Fallback Language:
  
  If translations are not available, consider using a fallback language that has the description available, or inform users about the limitation until the translations can be added.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Logon Language: The language in which the user has logged into the SAP system. This can be set in the user profile.
  Transaction SE63: This transaction is used for translation in SAP and can be used to maintain missing descriptions.
  Transaction SPRO: This transaction is used for configuration settings in SAP and can help in maintaining category descriptions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.