How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL208 - Text &1 &2: Text language missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Text &1 &2: Text language missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL208 - Text &1 &2: Text language missing ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL208, which states "Text &1 &2: Text language missing," typically occurs in the context of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module when there is a missing text or description in a specific language for an object or document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Text: The error indicates that the system is trying to access a text or description for an object (like a material, document, or other entities) in a specific language, but that text is not available in the required language.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of text types or language settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, the required text in the specified language may not have been provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Entries: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant object (e.g., material, document) in the SAP system.
  Check if the text or description exists for the required language. If it does not, you will need to create or update the text in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Text:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM02 (for materials) or CV02N (for documents) to maintain the text for the object.
  Ensure that the text is entered for all necessary languages.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings in your user profile and ensure that the language you are trying to access is supported and configured correctly in the system.
  You can check the available languages in the system using transaction SMLT.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand how text management is handled.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Manual: Refer to the user manual or help documentation for the specific SAP module you are working with for more detailed instructions on managing texts and languages.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP PLM to better understand how to manage texts and language settings effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PLM_AUDIT_APPL208 error and ensure that the necessary text is available in the required language.