How To Fix P/402 - Descriptions are displayed in an alternative language.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P/ -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Descriptions are displayed in an alternative language.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P/402 - Descriptions are displayed in an alternative language. ?

  The SAP error message P/402, which states "Descriptions are displayed in an alternative language," typically occurs when the system is unable to display descriptions in the user's preferred language. Instead, it defaults to an alternative language, often English or another fallback language.
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The user's language settings in their SAP profile may not match the language in which the descriptions are available.
  Missing Translations: The specific descriptions or texts may not have been translated into the user's preferred language in the SAP system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like material descriptions, customer names, etc.) may not have entries in the desired language.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be configured correctly to support multiple languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Language Settings:
  
  Go to the user profile settings and ensure that the preferred language is set correctly.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Availability:
  
  Check if the required language is installed and activated in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SMLT (Language Transport).
  Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the descriptions are missing in the required language, you may need to update the master data. For example, if it’s a material, use transaction code MM02 to add descriptions in the desired language.
  
  
  
  Translation Workbench:
  
  If you have access, you can use the Translation Workbench (transaction code SE63) to add or update translations for texts that are missing in the required language.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the system is configured correctly for multilingual support.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language settings and translations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on language settings and translations.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to set their language preferences and understand the implications of missing translations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P/402 error and ensure that descriptions are displayed in the correct language.