How To Fix KW344 - Language entry missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Language entry missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW344 - Language entry missing ?

  The SAP error message KW344, which states "Language entry missing," typically occurs when there is a missing language entry for a specific object in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to access texts, descriptions, or other language-dependent data that have not been maintained for a particular language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Data: The most common cause is that the required language data for a specific object (like a material, customer, vendor, etc.) has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user may be trying to access data in a language that is not supported or not properly configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the language data may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Language Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for materials, VD01 for customers) and check if the language data is maintained for the object in question.
  If not, enter the required data in the missing language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. This can be checked in the user profile settings.
  If the user is trying to access data in a language that is not supported, switch to a supported language.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary language data was included.
  If it was not included, you may need to create a new transport request to include the missing language entries.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE63:
  
  If you are dealing with text translations, you can use transaction SE63 to manage translations and ensure that all necessary texts are available in the required languages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific objects to understand how language data should be maintained.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining language data, such as MM01 (Material Master), VD01 (Customer Master), and SE63 (Translation).
  User Profile: Check user profile settings in transaction SU01 to ensure the correct logon language is set.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to KW344 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Support: If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KW344 error and ensure that the necessary language entries are maintained in your SAP system.