How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG097 - No text in language &2 found for object category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No text in language &2 found for object category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG097 - No text in language &2 found for object category &1 ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG097 No text in language &2 found for object category &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a text description for a specific object category in the specified language. This can occur in various contexts, such as when configuring Identity Access Management (IAM) or other modules that rely on language-specific texts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Texts: The most common cause is that the required text for the specified object category is not maintained in the system for the given language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or system configuration may not be set correctly, leading to the system looking for texts in a language that is not supported.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Language Texts:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the object category is defined.
  Check if the texts for the specified object category are maintained for the language in question. If not, you will need to add the missing texts.
  Use transaction codes like SE63 (Translation) to maintain or translate texts for the object category.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can do this by checking the user parameters in transaction SU01.
  Ensure that the language you are using is supported and that the necessary texts are available in that language.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the object category in question. Ensure that all necessary configurations are correctly set up and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for maintaining texts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system version or configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE63 for translations, SU01 for user maintenance, and any specific transaction codes related to the IAM configuration.
  Language Packs: Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed in your SAP system if you are working in a multilingual environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary texts are available for the specified object category in the desired language.