How To Fix R1805 - No text exists for department &1 in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 805

• Message text: No text exists for department &1 in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1805 - No text exists for department &1 in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message R1805 "No text exists for department &1 in language &2" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description or text for a specific department in the specified language. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to display or process data related to departments in a specific language that has not been configured or populated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the text for the specified department (identified by &1) has not been maintained in the specified language (identified by &2).
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not be correctly configured, leading to the system looking for texts in a language that is not available.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all language texts were transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The department may not be fully configured in the system, leading to missing texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME, PPOC, or OOSB depending on the context) to maintain the department texts.
  Navigate to the area where you can enter or edit the department details and ensure that the text for the specified department is entered for the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the user’s language settings in their user profile. Ensure that the language is set to a valid option that is supported by the system.
  You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) under the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the department in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary texts and configurations are in place for the department.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary texts were migrated correctly.
  You may need to consult with your technical team or SAP support for assistance with data consistency checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining texts for organizational units or departments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Organizational Management), PPOC (Change Organizational Unit), and OOSB (Maintain Organizational Structure).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to maintain texts and understand the importance of language settings in SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.