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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 for value types in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  Ensure that the value type in question is properly defined and has a description in the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 (for Financial Accounting) or OKB9 (for Controlling) to maintain the descriptions for value types.
  Add or update the description for the value type in the specified language.
  
  
  
  User Profile Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings in the user profile. Ensure that the user is set to a language that has the necessary descriptions available.
  You can change the language settings in the user profile by using transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the value type was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported correctly to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required for your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing value types and language settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCOM_EXP005 error and ensure that the value types are correctly configured in the desired language.