How To Fix /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING446 - Data Element &1 does not exist in language &2

/SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Data Element &1 does not exist in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING446 - Data Element &1 does not exist in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING446 indicates that a specific data element (denoted by &1) does not exist in the specified language (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of customizing or configuration within SAP, particularly when dealing with translations or language-specific settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Element: The data element referenced in the error message is not defined in the SAP system for the specified language. This could happen if the data element was never created or if it was deleted.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the SAP system may not include the necessary translations for the data element.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing translations.
  Custom Development: If the data element is part of a custom development, it may not have been properly defined or translated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Element Definition: Verify that the