How To Fix POFO032 - Text in language &1 portfolio control type &2 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POFO - Portfolio Management

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Text in language &1 portfolio control type &2 not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POFO032 - Text in language &1 portfolio control type &2 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message POFO032 indicates that there is an issue with the portfolio control type in the system. Specifically, it means that the text for the specified portfolio control type is not maintained in the specified language. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Project System (PS) or Portfolio Management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to access a description or text for a portfolio control type that has not been defined in the specified language.
  Configuration Issue: It may also arise from a configuration issue where the portfolio control type is not properly set up in the system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the text is expected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the POFO032 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Text for Portfolio Control Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path for Portfolio Management or Project System.
  Look for the section related to "Define Portfolio Control Types" or similar.
  Check if the portfolio control type in question is listed and if the text is maintained for the required language.
  If not, add the necessary text for the specified language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If the system is set to a different language, switch to the appropriate language or maintain the text in the required language.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific portfolio control type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE78 (for managing texts).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the POFO032 error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain texts and configurations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the POFO032 error and ensure that the portfolio control type is properly maintained in the system.