How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS084 - No descriptions in language &1 found for work step types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: No descriptions in language &1 found for work step types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS084 - No descriptions in language &1 found for work step types ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS084 No descriptions in language &1 found for work step types typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find the necessary descriptions for work step types in the specified language. This can happen for various reasons, including missing translations or configuration issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The descriptions for the work step types have not been translated into the specified language (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available translations in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of work step types in the EWM system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the user’s language settings in the SAP GUI. Ensure that the language set for the user is supported and has the necessary translations available.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Translations:
  
  If the translations are missing, you can add them using transaction code SE63