How To Fix M3175 - Text does not exist in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Text does not exist in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3175 - Text does not exist in language & ?

  The SAP error message M3175, which states "Text does not exist in language &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specific text or message in the required language. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to display material descriptions, messages, or other texts that are supposed to be language-dependent.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Texts: The most common cause is that the text for the specified language has not been maintained in the system. This could be due to incomplete data entry or configuration.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available texts in the system.
  Transport Issues: If texts were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  Maintain Missing Texts:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) to maintain the missing texts in the required language.
  If you are dealing with material descriptions, you can check the material master data (transaction MM02) to ensure that the descriptions are maintained in the required language.
  
  
  Use Transaction SE11: If the text is related to a specific table, you can use transaction SE11 to check if the text exists in the database for the specified language.
  Transport Requests: If the issue is due to missing texts after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary texts were included in the transport request.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining texts for the relevant module or area.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German) to understand which texts are missing.
  Translation Tools: SAP provides various tools for translation and text maintenance, such as SE63 (Translation) and SE78 (SAPScript forms).
  User Exits and Enhancements: In some cases, custom developments may affect how texts are displayed. Check for any user exits or enhancements that might be involved.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.