How To Fix RSDMD186 - &1 : Data record &2 ('&3') : Language key is initial

RSDMD186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 186

• Message text: &1 : Data record &2 ('&3') : Language key is initial

What causes this issue?

The data record &2& with the key '&3&' for characteristic &1& has a
blank language key.

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?

If this message appears during a data load, maintain the attribute in
the PSA maintenance screens. If this message appears in the master data
maintenance screens, leave the transaction and call it again. This
allows you to maintain your master data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD186 - &1 : Data record &2 ('&3') : Language key is initial ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD186 indicates that there is an issue with a data record in a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoObject where the language key is not set. This typically occurs in scenarios where language-dependent texts are expected, but the language key is missing or not initialized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Key: The error arises when a data record is expected to have a language key (for example, when dealing with texts in multiple languages), but the key is either not provided or is set to an initial value (blank).
  Data Load Issues: This can happen during data loading processes where the source data does not contain the necessary language key information.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the InfoObject or DSO that require a language key for certain fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source Data: Ensure that the source data being loaded into the DSO or InfoObject contains valid language keys. If the source data