How To Fix FCOM_EXP005 - No description for value type &1 found in language &2

FCOM_EXP005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_EXP - EXP: Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No description for value type &1 found in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_EXP005 - No description for value type &1 found in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_EXP005 indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific value type in the specified language. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where value types are used to represent different types of financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value Type Description: The primary cause of this error is that the value type (identified by &1) does not have a corresponding description in the specified language (identified by &2). This can happen if the value type was created but not fully configured, or if the language settings are incorrect.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not include the necessary translations for the value type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not have included the necessary descriptions for certain value types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Value Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings