How To Fix /SCMUI/UIAPOMD017 - Maintain the profile text for &1 in the logon language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMUI/UIAPOMD -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Maintain the profile text for &1 in the logon language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMUI/UIAPOMD017 - Maintain the profile text for &1 in the logon language ?

  The SAP error message /SCMUI/UIAPOMD017 Maintain the profile text for &1 in the logon language typically indicates that there is a missing or incomplete profile text for a specific object (denoted by &1) in the logon language of the user. This error often arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or other SAP applications where user interface texts are required for proper display and functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile Text: The profile text for the specified object is not maintained in the system for the user's logon language.
  Language Settings: The logon language of the user does not have the necessary translations or texts maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the application or the specific object that is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Profile Text:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration area where the profile text is maintained (this could be in customizing or specific application settings).
  Locate the object identified by &1 in the error message.
  Ensure that the profile text is maintained for the logon language of the user. This may involve entering or updating the text in the appropriate fields.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the logon language of the user and ensure that the necessary texts are available in that language.
  If the texts are missing, you may need to create or translate them into the required language.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining profile texts for the relevant application or module.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the specific context, you may need to use transaction codes like SE63 (for translation) or SPRO (for configuration) to maintain texts.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain texts or configurations in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the profile text is properly maintained for the specified object in the user's logon language.