How To Fix RMSATLVAL005 - Short texts do not exist in the reference language or logon language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSATLVAL - RMS-ATL: Messages for Process Parameters

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Short texts do not exist in the reference language or logon language

What causes this issue?

The short texts have not been maintained in the reference or logon
language, which means that they cannot be translated.
Prerequisites for translating short texts:
The reference language (for the recipe and its dependent objects)
The logon language (for all independent modules)

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?

Maintain the short texts in the reference or logon language.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSATLVAL005 - Short texts do not exist in the reference language or logon language ?

  The SAP error message RMSATLVAL005 indicates that there are short texts (usually descriptions or labels) that do not exist in the reference language or the logon language of the user. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with materials, texts, or other objects in SAP that require language-specific descriptions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The primary cause of this error is that the short texts for certain entries (like materials, documents, etc.) have not been translated into the user's logon language or the reference language set in the system.
  Language Settings: The user's logon language may not match the language in which the data was originally created or maintained.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where certain entries have not been fully maintained across all required languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that the user’s logon language is set correctly. You can do this by checking the user profile settings in SAP.
  Maintain Short Texts: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can maintain the missing short texts for the relevant entries. This can typically be done in the transaction where the data is maintained (e.g., MM01 for materials).
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE63 (Translation) to manage translations for various objects in SAP. This allows you to add or update translations for the missing texts.
  Consult with Functional Team: If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with the functional team or the SAP administrator to ensure that the necessary translations are added.
  Check for Data Consistency: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any other entries that may have similar issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how language settings and translations are managed.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to maintain data in multiple languages if required, especially in multinational environments.
  
  By addressing the missing translations and ensuring proper language settings, you should be able to resolve the RMSATLVAL005 error.