How To Fix RECABC012 - Name for &1 &2 does not exist in language &3

RECABC012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECABC - Basis (Technical Objects - Library)

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Name for &1 &2 does not exist in language &3

What causes this issue?

The name for entry &V2& (&V1&) is not in table &V4& in language &V3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECABC012 - Name for &1 &2 does not exist in language &3 ?

  The SAP error message RECABC012 indicates that a specific name or description for an object (like a material, customer, vendor, etc.) does not exist in the specified language. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 typically represent the object type, object name, and language code, respectively.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The most common cause of this error is that the required translation for the specified object in the given language is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration might not be set correctly.
  Data Entry Issues: The object might not have been created properly, or the relevant data might not have been entered for the specified language.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object (e.g., material, customer) actually exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the object using its identifier.
  Add Missing Translations:
  If the object exists but lacks a translation, you can