How To Fix CRM_DAM_TAX_MESSAGES023 - Maintain a description for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DAM_TAX_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Maintain a description for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DAM_TAX_MESSAGES023 - Maintain a description for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DAM_TAX_MESSAGES023 with the description "Maintain a description for language &1" typically occurs in the context of maintaining tax-related data in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error indicates that a required description for a specific language has not been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A tax code or tax-related entry is missing a description in the specified language (denoted by &1 in the error message).
  The system requires a description for the tax code in order to display it correctly in the user interface or for reporting purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the missing description for the specified language. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Tax Code Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant path for maintaining tax codes. This is usually found under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Maintain Tax Codes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Select the Tax Code:
  
  Find the tax code that is causing the error. You may need to search for it based on the criteria available.
  
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Once you have selected the tax code, check the language settings.
  Ensure that a description is provided for the language indicated in the error message. If it is missing, enter the appropriate description.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required description, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and check if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your user profile match the language for which you are maintaining the description.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to include your changes in a transport request if they need to be moved to a production environment.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on maintaining tax codes and descriptions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider checking for any additional configuration settings or consulting with your SAP support team for further assistance.