How To Fix R1158 - Texts for differentiation type &1 do not exist in language &2

R1158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Texts for differentiation type &1 do not exist in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1158 - Texts for differentiation type &1 do not exist in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1158, which states "Texts for differentiation type &1 do not exist in language &2," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary text descriptions for a specific differentiation type in the specified language. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with material master data, classification, or other areas where differentiation types are used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The primary cause of this error is that the texts for the specified differentiation type (e.g., a characteristic or classification type) have not been maintained in the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the texts are expected.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the differentiation type is defined but lacks the necessary language-specific texts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CL02 for class maintenance or MM02 for material