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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 is missing this information, you will need to correct it at the source.
  Data Transformation: If you are using a transformation to load data, ensure that the transformation logic correctly maps the language key from the source to the target.
  Default Language Key: If applicable, you can set a default language key in your data load process to avoid this error. However, this should be done with caution, as it may not be appropriate for all scenarios.
  Review InfoObject Settings: Check the settings of the InfoObject or DSO to ensure that the language key is correctly defined and that it is not set to be mandatory if it is not needed.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in your ETL process to catch missing language keys before the data is loaded into the target.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and DataStore Objects to understand how language keys are used and configured.
  Data Modeling: Ensure that your data model is designed to handle language-dependent data correctly, especially if you are working in a multilingual environment.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the missing language key and ensuring that your data is correctly configured and loaded, you should be able to resolve the RSDMD186 error.