How To Fix /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS021 - Municipality/Village does not exist in language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Municipality/Village does not exist in language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS021 - Municipality/Village does not exist in language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS021 Municipality/Village does not exist in language &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific municipality or village entry in the specified language. This error often arises in the context of address management or when dealing with location data in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The municipality or village you are trying to access does not have an entry in the specified language in the relevant database tables.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the available data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing translations or incomplete entries for certain municipalities or villages.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entries: Verify that the municipality or village exists in the database. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (e.g., T005 for countries and T005L for language-dependent data).
  Add Missing Entries: If the entry is missing, you may need to add it. This can typically be done through transaction codes like OVK1 (for maintaining municipalities) or OVK2 (for maintaining villages).
  Language Configuration: Ensure that the language settings in your user profile match the language of the data you are trying to access. You can check this in the user settings.
  Data Maintenance: If you have access, you can maintain the necessary translations for the municipality or village in the appropriate language using transaction codes like SE63 (for translation) or SE11 (for data dictionary maintenance).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining address data, such as OVK1, OVK2, SE63, and SE11.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Profile Settings: Review user profile settings to ensure that the language is set correctly.
  Data Consistency Checks: Regularly perform data consistency checks to ensure that all necessary entries are present in the database.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance.