How To Fix FVD_ESR002 - Description of correspondence activity &1 does not exist in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_ESR - CML Corr.: Correspondence

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Description of correspondence activity &1 does not exist in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_ESR002 - Description of correspondence activity &1 does not exist in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message FVD_ESR002 indicates that there is a missing description for a correspondence activity in the specified language. This typically occurs in the context of financial services or document management within SAP, where correspondence activities (like letters, notifications, etc.) are defined and need to have descriptions in multiple languages.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Entry: The description for the correspondence activity is not maintained in the specified language in the system.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code provided may be incorrect or not supported in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the correspondence activities or the language settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Correspondence Activity Descriptions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code FVD_CUS_CORR or similar, depending on your version).
  Locate the correspondence activity that is causing the error.
  Check if the description exists for the specified language. If not, add the missing description.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language code used in the transaction is correct and that the language is supported in your SAP system.
  You can check the available languages in your SAP system by using transaction SMLT.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings for correspondence activities to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or functional team if you suspect configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are moved to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing correspondence activities, such as FVD_CUS_CORR or FVD_CUS_CUS.
  Language Maintenance: Use transaction SE63 for language maintenance if you need to translate or maintain texts in different languages.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.