How To Fix /SAPMP/PUR018 - Name for characteristic &1 not found in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/PUR -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Name for characteristic &1 not found in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/PUR018 - Name for characteristic &1 not found in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/PUR018 Name for characteristic &1 not found in language &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, particularly when dealing with characteristics and classifications in the context of materials or products.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is unable to find a name (description) for a specific characteristic in the specified language. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the characteristic name and the language code, respectively. The most common causes for this error include:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Descriptions: The characteristic has not been defined in the specified language in the classification system.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code provided may be incorrect or not supported in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the characteristic exists but lacks the necessary translations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic name (the value of &1) and check if it exists.
  Verify if the characteristic has a description in the specified language (the value of &2).
  
  
  
  Add Missing Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing for the specified language, you can add it directly in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  Ensure that you save your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings in your user profile to ensure that the correct language is being used.
  You can do this by going to SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the user’s default language.
  
  
  
  Check Classification Data:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a classification system, ensure that the classification data is correctly maintained and that all necessary translations are provided.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the quality or production environment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in your SAP system (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPMP/PUR018 error message.