How To Fix FSBP_TC137 - Description for role &1 does not exist in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_TC -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Description for role &1 does not exist in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_TC137 - Description for role &1 does not exist in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_TC137, which states "Description for role &1 does not exist in language &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Partner (BP) roles. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific role in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Description: The primary cause of this error is that the description for the specified role (denoted as &1) is not maintained in the specified language (denoted as &2) in the system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the language in which the role description is being requested.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the role exists, but the description has not been properly set up for all required languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Role Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) or PFCG (Profile Generator) depending on where you are managing roles.
  Navigate to the role in question and check if the description exists for the specified language.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create or update the description for that role in the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correctly configured. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If necessary, change the language settings to match the language for which the role description is missing.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the role 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:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining role descriptions in the Business Partner module.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the system configuration or consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that all necessary language packs are installed and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), PFCG (Profile Generator), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking role definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Manual: Review the user manual or help documentation for the Business Partner module for additional context on role management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FSBP_TC137 error and ensure that role descriptions are properly maintained in the required languages.