How To Fix IT012 - Multiling. text maint. not possible for equip. of cat. '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IT - SAPLITX1: Word processing for Plant Maintenance objects

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Multiling. text maint. not possible for equip. of cat. '&'

What causes this issue?

Multilingual texts cannot be maintained for <GL:equipment>equipment</>
of category &V1& according to your system specifications.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IT012 - Multiling. text maint. not possible for equip. of cat. '&' ?

  The SAP error message IT012 "Multiling. text maint. not possible for equip. of cat. '&'" typically occurs when you are trying to maintain multilingual texts for an equipment master record that belongs to a specific category, but the system does not allow it for that category.
  Cause:
  
  Equipment Category Restrictions: The equipment category you are trying to maintain may not support multilingual text maintenance. Certain categories are configured in such a way that they do not allow for multilingual text entries.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict multilingual text maintenance for specific equipment categories.
  Missing Language Settings: The language settings for the equipment or the user profile may not be correctly set up, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Category: Verify the equipment category you are working with. You can do this by navigating to the equipment master record and checking its category. If it is a category that does not support multilingual text, you will need to use a different category or adjust your approach.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the equipment categories in transaction code SPRO. Look for the section related to Equipment Master Data and see if multilingual text maintenance is enabled for the specific category.
  
  
  Use Standard Language: If multilingual text maintenance is not possible, consider using the standard language for the equipment description and other texts. This may involve entering the text in the default language of the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the equipment category and its capabilities regarding multilingual text.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe that the category should support multilingual text maintenance, or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as IE01 (Create Equipment), IE02 (Change Equipment), and IE03 (Display Equipment) for managing equipment records.
  User Profiles: Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to maintain equipment records and multilingual texts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into equipment category configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.