How To Fix RTCMMD279 - Structure description &: Language key is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Structure description &: Language key is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD279 - Structure description &: Language key is not specified ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD279, which states "Structure description &: Language key is not specified," typically occurs when there is an issue with the language settings in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with text elements or descriptions that require a specific language key.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Key: The error indicates that a language key has not been specified for a structure description. This can happen if the system is trying to access a text element or description that is not defined for the current language.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the language settings are not properly maintained.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may not have the necessary language-specific entries, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language key is correctly specified in the relevant configuration or data entry. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or configuration area where the structure is defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Text Elements:
  
  If you are working with custom structures or texts, make sure that the text elements are maintained for the required languages. You can do this using transaction SE63 (Translation) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure definitions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., MM, SD) to ensure that all necessary language settings are correctly defined. This may involve reviewing the settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the user profile has the correct language settings. You can check this in the user settings (SU01) to see if the default language is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify where the language key is being called and why it is not being set.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE63: Translation
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on language settings and structure definitions.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to language handling and text management in the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTCMMD279 error and ensure that the language key is properly specified for the structure description.