How To Fix KB476 - No text maintained in the logon language for & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 476

• Message text: No text maintained in the logon language for & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB476 - No text maintained in the logon language for & & & ?

  The SAP error message KB476 indicates that there is no text maintained in the logon language for a specific object or message. This typically occurs when the system is trying to display a message or text that has not been translated or maintained in the language that the user is currently logged in with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The most common cause is that the text for the specified object (like a message, status, or description) has not been maintained in the logon language.
  Language Settings: The user might be logged in with a language that does not have the necessary translations available in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not have been properly translated or maintained in all required languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (like SE63 for translation) to maintain the missing texts in the required language.
  If you have access, check the object or message in the original language and provide the necessary translations.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user is logged in with the correct language. If the language is not required, consider switching to a language that has the necessary texts maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is coming from custom development, review the code to ensure that all messages and texts are properly maintained and translated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific object or message to see if there are known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a solution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE63: Translation tool for maintaining texts in different languages.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check the structure of the objects involved.
  SE37: Function Module to check if the function module is returning the correct messages.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  User Documentation: Review user manuals or help documentation for the specific module or functionality where the error occurs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KB476 error and ensure that the necessary texts are available in the required logon language.