How To Fix CU321 - Description missing for profile &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Description missing for profile &

What causes this issue?

You must enter a language-dependent description in your logon language
for a knowledge base profile.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU321 - Description missing for profile & ?

  The SAP error message CU321, which states "Description missing for profile &," typically occurs when there is a missing or incomplete description for a specific profile in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with user profiles, authorization profiles, or configuration profiles.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the profile in question does not have a description assigned to it in the system.
  Profile Deletion or Incomplete Setup: The profile may have been deleted or not fully set up, leading to missing information.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was transported from another system, the description may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SU01 for user profiles, PFCG for role profiles) and check if the profile exists.
  If it exists, verify if a description is assigned to it. If not, add a description.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Profile:
  
  If the profile does not exist, you may need to create it or update the existing one to include a description.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue is related to a transport, ensure that the transport request includes all necessary components, including descriptions. You may need to re-transport the profile with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit the profile. Lack of authorization can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the type of profile you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may use various transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for additional context or related errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.