How To Fix JBDVT103 - Variable transaction &1: No name in the selected language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Variable transaction &1: No name in the selected language

What causes this issue?

You have completed the upgrade and want to postprocess transaction &V1&
. The system was unable to convert this name into a
language-independent field because the name is maintained in several
languages. You have specified that the name in language &V2& is to be
used, but the name is not maintained in this language.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a language in which the name exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT103 - Variable transaction &1: No name in the selected language ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT103, which states "Variable transaction &1: No name in the selected language," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when a variable is being referenced but does not have a name defined in the language that is currently being used in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Name: The variable transaction (identified by &1) does not have a name defined in the language that the user is currently using. This can happen if the variable was created without providing translations for all necessary languages.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the variable or the language settings in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the variable was transported from one system to another, the language-specific names may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variable is defined (e.g., RSA1 for BW).
  Locate the variable in question and check its properties.
  Ensure that a name is provided for the variable in the required language.
  
  
  
  Add Language-Specific Names:
  
  If the variable does not have a name in the selected language, you can add it by editing the variable and providing the necessary translations.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Check the user’s language settings in SAP. You can do this by going to the user profile settings and ensuring that the correct language is set.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the variable was recently transported, verify that the transport included all necessary language-specific data. If not, you may need to re-transport the variable with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing variables and language settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to variables in BW include RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSO2 (Manage Variables).
  Language Settings: The language settings can be checked in the user profile or by using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance.