How To Fix CRM_SALES412 - No desciption exists for usage indicator &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_SALES - Output for Sales Set

• Message number: 412

• Message text: No desciption exists for usage indicator &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_SALES412 - No desciption exists for usage indicator &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_SALES412 with the description "No description exists for usage indicator &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when there is an issue related to the usage indicator in sales documents or transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The usage indicator specified (represented by &1) does not have a corresponding description in the system. This can happen if the configuration for usage indicators is incomplete or if the relevant entries have been deleted or not created.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not have been properly configured to handle certain usage indicators.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it is possible that the necessary data for the usage indicator was not included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for usage indicators in the SAP CRM system. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Sales and Distribution or CRM settings.
  Ensure that the usage indicator in question is defined and has a corresponding description.
  
  
  
  Maintain Usage Indicator:
  
  If the usage indicator is missing, you may need to create it. This can usually be done in the customizing transaction (SPRO) under the relevant section for sales documents or CRM settings.
  Make sure to provide a valid description for the usage indicator.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configuration or data.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments that interact with usage indicators, review the code to ensure it handles all possible indicators correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to CRM and usage indicators for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE80 for development objects.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on CRM sales processes and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.