How To Fix R1551 - Text for legitimation type &1 in language &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Text for legitimation type &1 in language &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1551 - Text for legitimation type &1 in language &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R1551 indicates that there is a missing text for a legitimation type in a specific language. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee data and their respective legitimations (such as qualifications, certifications, etc.).
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to retrieve a description or text for a legitimation type (identified by &1) in a specified language (identified by &2), but it cannot find the corresponding entry in the database. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The legitimation type has not been properly configured or defined in the system.
  The text for the legitimation type has not been maintained for the specified language.
  There may be a mismatch between the language settings in the user profile and the available texts in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Legitimation Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OOVB (or the relevant configuration path) to check the configuration of the legitimation types.
  Ensure that the legitimation type in question is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Texts for Legitimation Type:
  
  Use transaction code OOVB or SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration area.
  Look for the option to maintain texts for legitimation types.
  Ensure that the text for the legitimation type is maintained for the required language. If it is missing, add the appropriate text.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in the user profile. Ensure that the language you are using is supported and that texts exist for that language.
  You can check the user’s language settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the legitimation type and its texts were recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining legitimation types and their texts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OOVB: Maintain Legitimation Types
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to legitimation types and texts.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1551 error and ensure that the legitimation types are properly configured and maintained in the system.