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How To Fix CU312 - Enter a language key for description &


CU312 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

  • Message number: 312

  • Message text: Enter a language key for description &

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered an additional language-dependent description for 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 the language of the description, too.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


CU312 - Details

  • The SAP error message CU312 ("Enter a language key for description &") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a description for an object (like a material, customer, vendor, etc.) in a language that is not defined or is missing a corresponding language key. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in customizing or master data maintenance.
    
    Cause: Missing Language Key: The language key for the description is not provided or is incorrectly specified. Language Not Activated: The language you are trying to use may not be activated in the system. Incomplete Data Entry: The description field may be left blank or not filled out properly for the specified language.
    Solution: Check Language Key: Ensure that you are entering a valid language key (e.g., 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German) in the relevant field. Activate Language: If the language is not activated in your SAP system, you may need to activate it. This

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