How To Fix J2654 - &4 Description of flow type &1 does not exist in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 654

• Message text: &4 Description of flow type &1 does not exist in language &2

What causes this issue?

Description of the transaction page is not maintained in Customizing.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Carry out the necessary correction in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2654 - &4 Description of flow type &1 does not exist in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message J2654 indicates that there is an issue with the flow type definition in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the description of the flow type (identified by &1) does not exist in the specified language (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules where flow types are used to categorize and manage financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the flow type has not been properly defined in the specified language. This can happen if the flow type was created but the description was not translated or entered for the specific language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the language in which the flow type is defined.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not have included the necessary translations for flow types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Flow Type Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the flow type definitions.
  Verify that the flow type in question (&1) has a description in the specified language (&2). If it does not, you will need to add the missing description.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you can add it by navigating to the appropriate configuration area and entering the description for the flow type in the required language.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If necessary, change the language settings to match the language in which the flow type is defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the flow type 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:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to flow types and language settings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to flow types, such as OBY6 for defining flow types and their descriptions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Manual: Refer to the user manual or configuration guide for your specific SAP module to understand how flow types are managed and defined.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.