How To Fix D0201 - Data element &: Text in language & not known, language & found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D0 - Machine-level ABAP/4 Dictionary texts (e.g. debugging)

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Data element &: Text in language & not known, language & found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D0201 - Data element &: Text in language & not known, language & found ?

  The SAP error message D0201 indicates that there is an issue with the text for a data element not being available in the specified language. The message typically follows this format:
  D0201 Data element &: Text in language & not known, language & found
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text in Language: The primary cause of this error is that the text for a specific data element is not maintained in the specified language. For example, if the system is set to display text in German, but the text for a particular data element is only available in English, this error will occur.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings in their SAP profile may not match the available texts for the data elements.
  Transport Issues: If the texts were recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been an issue during the transport process that caused the texts to not be included.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts: 
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the data element in question.
  Ensure that the text for the required language is maintained. You can do this by selecting the data element and then checking the "Short Text" and "Long Text" sections for the appropriate language.
  If the text is missing, you can add it by clicking on the "Text" button and entering the necessary translations.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Verify the user’s language settings in their profile. This can be done by going to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the "Defaults" tab for the user’s logon language.
  If the user needs to work in a different language, update their settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including texts, were included in the transport request.
  If texts were missed, you may need to re-transport them or manually maintain them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Fallback Language: 
  
  If the text is not available in the specified language, SAP will attempt to display it in the fallback language (usually English). Ensure that the fallback language texts are available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Language Settings: SAP supports multiple languages, and texts for data elements must be maintained for each language that the system supports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the D0201 error and ensure that the necessary texts are available in the required languages.