How To Fix /MOC/CONFIG079 - No description in language &2 found for application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/CONFIG -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: No description in language &2 found for application &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG079 - No description in language &2 found for application &1 ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG079 No description in language &2 found for application &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific application in the specified language. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with configuration settings, applications, or modules that require language-specific descriptions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Translations: The most common cause is that the required language translations for the application are not maintained in the system. This can happen if the application was not fully configured for the specific language or if the translations were not imported or created.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or system configuration might not match the available translations.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the application not being able to retrieve the necessary descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correct. You can do this by going to the user settings and verifying the language.
  Maintain Translations:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) and check if the descriptions for the application in the specified language exist.
  If they do not exist, you may need to create or import the necessary translations.
  
  
  Review Application Configuration: Check the configuration of the application to ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary language entries are maintained.
  Transport Requests: If the application was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary transport requests containing language-specific data have been successfully imported.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific application to see if there are any additional steps required for language configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE63 (Translation) to manage translations or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the underlying data structures.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.