How To Fix PLM_SE_EAM_SC317 - Description of equipment &1 in language &2 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_SE_EAM_SC - Messages for PLM Services

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Description of equipment &1 in language &2 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_SE_EAM_SC317 - Description of equipment &1 in language &2 not available ?

  The SAP error message PLM_SE_EAM_SC317 indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific piece of equipment in the specified language. This typically occurs in the context of the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module when trying to display or process equipment data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Data: The description for the equipment in the specified language (denoted by &2) is not available in the system. This can happen if the equipment was created without providing a description in that language.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available descriptions in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the equipment is defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the equipment master data in SAP (transaction code IE02 or IE03).
  Check if the description for the equipment in the specified language is missing. If it is, you can add or update the description.
  
  
  
  Update Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you can enter the appropriate description in the required language. This can usually be done in the "Basic Data" tab of the equipment master record.
  
  
  
  Review User Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correctly configured. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction code SU01).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the equipment data to ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on handling equipment descriptions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IE01 (Create Equipment)
  IE02 (Change Equipment)
  IE03 (Display Equipment)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Language Settings: You can change your language settings in SAP by going to the user profile settings (transaction code SU01) and adjusting the logon language.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PLM_SE_EAM_SC317 error and ensure that the equipment descriptions are available in the required languages.