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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 master) and check if the texts for the differentiation type are maintained in the required language.
  If not, you can add the missing texts by navigating to the appropriate section and entering the required descriptions.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction SU01 to view your user profile.
  If necessary, change the language settings to match the language in which the texts are maintained.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction SE63 to maintain translations if you need to add or modify texts for different languages.
  You can also use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary for the relevant tables and see if the texts are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the differentiation types or how to maintain texts, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Differentiation Types: These are often used in classification systems within SAP to categorize materials or products based on specific characteristics.
  Language Keys: SAP uses language keys to manage texts in different languages. Ensure that the language key you are using corresponds to the texts you want to access.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1158 error and ensure that the necessary texts for the differentiation type are available in the required language.