How To Fix ST831 - Entry & does not exist in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Entry & does not exist in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST831 - Entry & does not exist in language & ?

  The SAP error message ST831 "Entry & does not exist in language &" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific entry in the specified language. This error often occurs in the context of translations or when trying to access text elements that are not available in the desired language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The most common cause is that the text or entry you are trying to access has not been translated into the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not be set correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database for the specified language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Translations:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) and check if the entry exists for the specified language.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create the translation for that entry.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set.
  You can do this by navigating to the user settings in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  If you have access, you can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the underlying tables for missing entries.
  Ensure that the relevant entries are maintained in the database for the specified language.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message ST831.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser).
  Language Codes: Ensure you are using the correct language code (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ST831 error and implement a solution to resolve it.