How To Fix R5017 - &1 &2 &3 not maintained in language &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 017

• Message text: &1 &2 &3 not maintained in language &4

What causes this issue?

The named data object is not maintained in language &V4&. It was
probably created in another language.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5017 - &1 &2 &3 not maintained in language &4 ?

  The SAP error message R5017 typically indicates that a specific text or description is not maintained for a particular object in the specified language. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to display or process data that requires language-specific text, but the text has not been defined for the given language.
  Cause:
  The error message R5017 is triggered when:
  
  A required text or description for an object (like a material, vendor, customer, etc.) is missing in the specified language.
  The system is trying to access a text that has not been maintained in the language set in the user profile or in the transaction being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correct. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction for the object that is causing the error (e.g., material master, customer master, etc.).
  Check if the text or description is maintained for the required language. If not, you will need to enter the missing text.
  For example, if the error is related to a material, you can use transaction MM02 to edit the material and maintain the necessary text in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Depending on the object type, you may need to use specific transaction codes to maintain texts:
  
  For Material Master: MM01/MM02
  For Customer Master: XD01/XD02
  For Vendor Master: XK01/XK02
  
  
  Ensure that you are in the correct view that allows you to maintain language-specific texts.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Developments:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or report, check if the program is correctly handling language texts. You may need to involve a developer to ensure that the program retrieves texts correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining texts for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes for maintaining texts in SAP.
  Language Settings: Understand how language settings work in SAP and how they can affect data display and processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R5017 error and ensure that the necessary texts are maintained in the required language.