How To Fix R1167 - Texts for role definition category &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: 167

• Message text: Texts for role definition category &1 do not exist in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1167 - Texts for role definition category &1 do not exist in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1167 indicates that there is a missing text for a role definition category in the specified language. This typically occurs when a role definition is being accessed or modified, and the system cannot find the corresponding text in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Texts: The primary cause of this error is that the texts for the role definition category have not been maintained for the specified language in the system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not be set correctly, leading to the system looking for texts in a language that is not supported.
  Transport Issues: If the role definitions were transported from another system, the texts may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  Go to the transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Navigate to the role definition category that is causing the issue.
  Check if the texts for the specified language are maintained. If not, you can add the necessary texts.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If the user is set to a language that is not supported, change it to a supported language.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the role definitions were transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary texts were included.
  If texts are missing, you may need to manually add them or re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the language is properly configured in the system. You can check the available languages in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator for managing roles and authorizations.
  SE63: Translation tool for maintaining texts in different languages.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on role management and language settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1167 error and ensure that the necessary texts for role definition categories are available in the required language.