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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 data element exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the data element is defined.
  Add Missing Translations: If the data element exists but lacks translations for the specified language, you can add the necessary translations using transaction SE63 (Translation) or by going to the relevant customizing settings.
  Review Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. You can check the languages available in your system using transaction SMLT.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the data element is missing in the target system.
  Custom Development Review: If the data element is part of a custom development, review the development to ensure that it has been properly defined and that all necessary translations have been included.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check the definition of the data element.
  SE63: Translation - to manage translations for various objects in SAP.
  SMLT: Language Transport - to manage language settings and transports.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data elements and language settings for more detailed information on how to manage translations and data definitions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.