How To Fix /UI2/FDM_2_CDM3016 - &1 entity &2 has inconsistent master languages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/FDM_2_CDM3 -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1 entity &2 has inconsistent master languages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/FDM_2_CDM3016 - &1 entity &2 has inconsistent master languages ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/FDM_2_CDM3016 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the master languages for a specific entity in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fiori or UI5 applications when there are discrepancies in the language settings for the master data entities.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Language Settings: The master data for the specified entity has been defined with different languages that do not match across the system. This can happen if:
  
  The data was imported or migrated from another system with different language settings.
  Manual entries were made in different languages without proper synchronization.
  There are missing translations for certain fields in the master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the language handling in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the specified entity (&2 in the error message). Ensure that all required languages are consistently defined across all records. You can do this by:
  
  Accessing the relevant transaction or application to view the master data.
  Checking the language fields and ensuring they are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Missing Translations: If certain languages are missing translations, you will need to provide the necessary translations for the fields in question. This can often be done through the relevant transaction codes (e.g., SE11 for data dictionary, SE78 for transport of copies, etc.).
  
  
  Consistency Check: Use SAP tools or reports to perform a consistency check on the master data. This can help identify any discrepancies that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to language handling in your SAP system. Ensure that the language settings are correctly defined in the system configuration.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Fiori/UI5 Documentation: Review the documentation for SAP Fiori and UI5 applications to understand how language handling is managed within these frameworks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency in master languages for the specified entity in your SAP system.