How To Fix /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO002 - Description for planning scope &2 in language &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Description for planning scope &2 in language &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO002 - Description for planning scope &2 in language &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RTG_RCA_SCO002 indicates that there is a missing description for a planning scope in a specific language. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar planning applications where descriptions for various entities (like planning scopes) are required in multiple languages.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the description for the specified planning scope (&2) in the specified language (&1) has not been maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning scope or the language settings in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all language entries were transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Description:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or application where planning scopes are defined (e.g., SAP IBP).
  Locate the planning scope identified by &2.
  Check the language settings and ensure that a description exists for the specified language &1.
  If it does not exist, create or update the description for that language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile and system configuration are correct.
  Verify that the language you are trying to use is supported and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If this error occurred after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data, including language descriptions, has been migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining planning scopes and their descriptions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use specific transaction codes to access planning scope definitions (e.g., /N/PLMI/RTG for IBP).
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP to ensure you are entering the correct language when maintaining descriptions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary descriptions for planning scopes are available in the required languages.