How To Fix /SAPCND/GEN_CODE145 - Description of table type or row type entry is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/GEN_CODE -

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Description of table type or row type entry is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/GEN_CODE145 - Description of table type or row type entry is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/GEN_CODE145 indicates that there is a missing description for a table type or row type entry in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of condition management or when working with condition tables in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The most common cause of this error is that a table type or row type entry has been created without a corresponding description. This can happen during the creation or modification of condition tables or when importing data.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have included all necessary objects or descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table/Row Type Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and check the definitions of the table types or row types that are causing the issue.
  Ensure that all entries have a valid description.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Descriptions:
  
  If you find any entries without descriptions, add the necessary descriptions to those entries.
  Save your changes and activate the objects if required.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects or manually create the missing entries in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code that interacts with condition management, review it to ensure it is not causing the issue by referencing non-existent or incorrectly defined types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to condition management and the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) for debugging.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SAPCND/GEN_CODE145 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Condition Management: Understanding the basics of condition management in SAP can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that all necessary descriptions for table types and row types are properly defined in your SAP system.