How To Fix /IPRO/DBMC227 - Description lang. &1 missing for characteristic &2 in /IPRO/TVAR_CMP_T

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IPRO/DBMC -

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Description lang. &1 missing for characteristic &2 in /IPRO/TVAR_CMP_T

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC227 - Description lang. &1 missing for characteristic &2 in /IPRO/TVAR_CMP_T ?

  The SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC227 indicates that there is a missing description for a specific characteristic in the table /IPRO/TVAR_CMP_T. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access or display a characteristic that does not have a corresponding description in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the description for the characteristic in the specified language is not maintained in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the characteristic is defined but lacks a proper description.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the characteristics may not be correctly set up, leading to missing descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code where you can maintain characteristics (e.g., CT04 for characteristics).
  Check the characteristic &2 mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that a description is maintained for the specified language &1.
  If the description is missing, add it and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify that the language settings in your user profile or system settings are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the language you are using is supported and that the necessary translations are available.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports that can help identify any other missing descriptions or inconsistencies in the data.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the table structure and data.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic 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 notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Maintain Characteristics), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and descriptions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.