How To Fix VC2OD_SP017 - Dependency &1 does not have a description in system language (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC2OD_SP - VC Dependency Editor Messages from SP level

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Dependency &1 does not have a description in system language (&2)

What causes this issue?

Before you are able to enter a long text you must enter the short
description in the system language &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a short description in the system language for dependency &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC2OD_SP017 - Dependency &1 does not have a description in system language (&2) ?

  The SAP error message VC2OD_SP017 indicates that there is a dependency in the system that does not have a corresponding description in the system's language settings. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where dependencies are used to control the behavior of configurable products.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Translation: The primary cause of this error is that the dependency (which could be a class, characteristic, or some other object) has not been translated into the language that the user is currently using in their SAP session.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the dependencies are set up in the variant configuration, leading to missing descriptions.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependency Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU02 (Change Characteristics) or CU01 (Create Characteristics) and check if the dependency in question has a description in the required language.
  If it is missing, you can add the necessary translations.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correctly set. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the product and its dependencies to ensure that all necessary descriptions are provided.
  Use transaction CU50 to check the configuration profile and ensure that all dependencies are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the dependency was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported correctly to the system you are working in.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing variant configuration and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01, CU02, CU50: Used for managing characteristics and dependencies in variant configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Language Settings: Ensure that the user’s language settings are consistent with the language in which the dependencies are defined.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC2OD_SP017 error and ensure that all dependencies have the necessary descriptions in the appropriate language.