How To Fix KK417 - No text exists for base planning object &/& in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 417

• Message text: No text exists for base planning object &/& in language &

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a long text in language &v3& for base planning
object &v2& in controlling area &v1&.

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?

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK417 - No text exists for base planning object &/& in language & ?

  The SAP error message KK417 ("No text exists for base planning object &/& in language &") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to access or display a planning object (like a cost center, internal order, or other planning-related entities) for which there is no descriptive text available in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a text entry for the specified planning object in the language you are using. This can happen if the planning object was created without entering a description or if the text was not translated into the required language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in your user profile or the system may not match the language in which the planning object was created.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all texts were transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Object: Verify that the planning object (e.g., cost center, internal order) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (like KS03 for cost centers) and checking if the object is available.
  Maintain Texts: If the planning object exists but lacks a description in the required language, you can maintain the text:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KS02 for cost centers).
  Enter the planning object and select the appropriate language.
  Add or update the text description for the planning object.
  
  
  Language Settings: Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings or by using the transaction SU01 to view your user profile.
  Translation: If the planning object is used in multiple languages, ensure that translations are maintained for all necessary languages.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to maintain texts or if the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), and KS03 (Display Cost Center) for managing cost centers.
  User Profile Settings: You can check your user profile settings using transaction SU01 to ensure that the language settings are correct.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KK417 error and ensure that the necessary texts for planning objects are maintained in the required languages.