How To Fix VMD_API151 - Vendor &1: description of subrange &2 does not exist in language &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Vendor &1: description of subrange &2 does not exist in language &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API151 - Vendor &1: description of subrange &2 does not exist in language &3 ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API151 indicates that there is an issue with the description of a subrange for a vendor in a specific language. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or display a description for a vendor subrange that has not been defined in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the description for the specified subrange of the vendor does not exist in the language indicated in the error message.
  Incorrect Language Setting: The language setting in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the available descriptions for the vendor subrange.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the vendor subrange is defined but lacks the necessary language-specific descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Subrange Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data in SAP and check the subrange details.
  Ensure that the description for the subrange exists in the specified language.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you can add it by navigating to the vendor master data maintenance transaction (e.g., XK02 for changing vendor data).
  Ensure that you enter the description for the subrange in the required language.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction SU01.
  If necessary, change the language to one that has the required descriptions available.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing vendor master data and language settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK01 (Create Vendor)
  XK02 (Change Vendor)
  XK03 (Display Vendor)
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP to ensure you are using the correct identifiers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VMD_API151 error and ensure that the vendor subrange descriptions are correctly maintained in the required languages.