How To Fix TE577 - Risk hierarchy &: Short descriptions of nodes do not exist in lang.&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 577

• Message text: Risk hierarchy &: Short descriptions of nodes do not exist in lang.&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE577 - Risk hierarchy &: Short descriptions of nodes do not exist in lang.& ?

  The SAP error message TE577, which states "Risk hierarchy &: Short descriptions of nodes do not exist in lang.&," typically occurs in the context of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) when there is an issue with the language settings or the descriptions of the nodes in the risk hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Descriptions: The error indicates that the short descriptions for certain nodes in the risk hierarchy are not available in the specified language. This can happen if the descriptions were not maintained for that particular language in the system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the language in which the risk hierarchy is being accessed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where some nodes have descriptions in one language but not in another.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for maintaining risk hierarchies.
  Ensure that all nodes in the risk hierarchy have short descriptions maintained for the required language.
  If necessary, add the missing descriptions for the nodes in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the language you are using matches the language for which the descriptions are maintained.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the risk hierarchy data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like GRCPOL or GRCPR to review and correct any inconsistencies in the risk hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are moved to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SU01, GRCPOL, and GRCPR for managing risk hierarchies and user settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP GRC documentation for best practices on maintaining risk hierarchies and language settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.