How To Fix T5177 - Specify at least one language-dependent description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T5 - SAPphone: Messages for telephony

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Specify at least one language-dependent description

What causes this issue?

You have deleted all language-dependent descriptions of this extension
group. In the process, the extension group was also deleted.
This extension group is, however, used by one or more telephony
servers.

System Response

This extension group cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Specify at least one language-dependent description of this extension
group or choose cancel.
If you still want to delete this extension group, you must firstly
remove all assignments of telephony servers to this extension group
from the telephony server settings.
You can obtain an overview of the extension groups used in your system
by choosing View -> Extension groups in the SAPphone system
administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T5177 - Specify at least one language-dependent description ?

  The SAP error message T5177, which states "Specify at least one language-dependent description," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (like a material, customer, vendor, etc.) that requires a language-dependent description, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system expects at least one description in a specific language (e.g., English, German, etc.) to be entered for the object you are working with. This is often required for proper identification and categorization of the object in various SAP transactions and reports.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide a language-dependent description for the object you are trying to create or modify. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., MM01 for material creation, XD01 for customer creation, etc.).
  
  
  Locate the description fields: Look for fields labeled as "Description" or "Name" that are language-dependent. These fields are usually marked with a language key (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  
  
  Enter the description: Fill in the required description in at least one of the language-dependent fields. Make sure to provide a meaningful description that accurately represents the object.
  
  
  Save your changes: After entering the necessary information, save your changes. This should resolve the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Settings: Ensure that your user profile has the correct language settings. You can check this in the user settings (SU01 transaction) under the "Defaults" tab.
  Field Requirements: Depending on the configuration of your SAP system, certain fields may be mandatory. Check with your SAP administrator or functional consultant if you are unsure about the required fields.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on the specific transaction you are working with, as they often provide guidance on required fields and data entry.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or functional consultant for further assistance.