How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS502 - No settings maintained for language-specific +/- representation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS -

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No settings maintained for language-specific +/- representation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS502 - No settings maintained for language-specific +/- representation ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS502 indicates that there are no settings maintained for language-specific +/- representation in the system. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or other modules where numerical values may need to be represented with a specific sign (positive or negative) based on the language settings.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by the absence of configuration for how positive and negative values should be displayed in different languages. This can happen if:
  
  The system is not properly configured for the specific language being used.
  The necessary settings for the language-specific representation of numbers have not been maintained in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to General Settings -> Set Countries -> Define Language-Specific Settings.
  Ensure that the language you are using is properly configured and that the settings for +/- representation are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Format:
  
  In the same area, check if the number format settings for the specific language are defined. You may need to set how positive and negative numbers should be displayed (e.g., using parentheses for negative numbers, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review User Profile:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set for the user experiencing the error. This can be done in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Test in Different Languages:
  
  If possible, test the functionality in different languages to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is isolated to a specific language setting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on maintaining language-specific settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as there may be a deeper configuration issue or a bug that needs to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  SU01: User Maintenance for checking user-specific settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on language settings and number formatting.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the language-specific +/- representation is correctly maintained in your SAP system.