How To Fix R1185 - Application object &2: Text for view &3 does not exist in language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Application object &2: Text for view &3 does not exist in language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1185 - Application object &2: Text for view &3 does not exist in language &1 ?

  The SAP error message R1185 indicates that there is a missing text for a specific view in a particular language. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to display a user interface element (like a screen or a report) that requires a text description, but the text is not available in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The most common cause is that the text for the specified view does not exist in the language specified in the error message.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available texts in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the texts were recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been an issue during the transport process that caused the texts to be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Texts: 
  
  Go to transaction SE63 (Translation) and check if the text for the specified view exists in the required language. If it does not exist, you may need to create or translate it.
  You can also use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the relevant table for the missing text.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Texts:
  
  If the text is missing, you can add it using transaction SE63 or SE78 (for SAPscript forms) depending on the context of the view.
  If you have the original text in another language, you can translate it into the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01).
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application object and view to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SU01 (User Maintenance), SE78 (SAPscript forms).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific application object or view.
  Language Packs: Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed in your SAP system if you are working with multiple languages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1185 error and ensure that the necessary texts are available for the specified view in the required language.