How To Fix M3501 - Text for language & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Text for language & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3501 - Text for language & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M3501, which states "Text for language & does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specific text or description in the specified language for a material or other related object. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to display material master data, sales orders, or other documents that require language-specific texts.
  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.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, some texts may not have been transferred correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle language texts properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for material master, or the appropriate transaction for the object you are working with).
  Check if the texts for the specified language are maintained. If not, add the necessary texts.
  For material master, you can maintain texts in the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views, depending on the context.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to a language for which texts are available. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01).
  If necessary, change your user language to one that has the required texts.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary texts were included.
  You may need to re-import or manually add missing texts.
  
  
  
  Custom Development Review:
  
  If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure it correctly handles language texts and that it queries the correct language-specific tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining texts for the relevant object type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01, MM02, MM03 (for material master), SE11 (for data dictionary), SE78 (for SAPscript forms).
  Language Codes: Ensure you are using the correct language code (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you are using custom enhancements, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect text handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3501 error and ensure that the necessary texts are available in the required languages.