How To Fix CU311 - Enter a description in language &

CU311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Enter a description in language &

What causes this issue?

You have entered an additional language for the description of the
knowledge base object.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a description in this language or delete the language key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU311 - Enter a description in language & ?

  The SAP error message CU311 ("Enter a description in language &") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a master data record (such as a material, vendor, or customer) and you have not provided a description in the required language. This message indicates that the system expects a description in a specific language, but it is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the description field for the specified language is empty or not filled in.
  Language Settings: The language settings in your user profile or the system configuration may require a description in a specific language that has not been provided.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be a result of oversight during data entry, where the user simply forgot to fill in the description.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Fill in the Description: Navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurred and ensure that you enter a valid description