How To Fix EDER004 - Func. mod. &1: text for service type "&2" not maintained in language&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDER - IS-U Deregulation

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Func. mod. &1: text for service type "&2" not maintained in language&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDER004 - Func. mod. &1: text for service type "&2" not maintained in language&3 ?

  The SAP error message EDER004 indicates that there is a missing text for a specific service type in a particular language. This error typically occurs in the context of service management or when dealing with service-related functionalities in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a description or text for a service type in the specified language. This can happen if:
  
  The service type has not been properly configured.
  The necessary texts have not been maintained in the system for the specified language.
  There may be a mismatch between the language settings in the user profile and the available texts in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EDER004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Service Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings for service types in SAP (usually found in the customizing settings under Service Management).
  Ensure that the service type in question is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Texts for the Service Type:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Follow the path: Cross-Application Components -> SAP Business Partner -> Service Management -> Maintain Service Types.
  Select the service type that is causing the error and check if the text is maintained for the required language.
  If not, add the necessary text for the specified language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correctly configured. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If the user is using a language that is not supported by the service type texts, consider switching to a supported language or maintaining the texts in the desired language.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  SE11: Data Dictionary, where you can check the underlying tables for service types.
  SE78: For checking and maintaining SAPscript forms and texts.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on service management and service types.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDER004 error and ensure that the necessary texts for service types are maintained in the required languages.