How To Fix WB011 - Description of assortment list type & does not exist in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Description of assortment list type & does not exist in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB011 - Description of assortment list type & does not exist in language & ?

  The SAP error message WB011 indicates that the description for a specific assortment list type does not exist in the specified language. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or display an assortment list in a language for which the description has not been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Descriptions: The description for the assortment list type has not been translated or maintained in the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available descriptions in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of assortment list types in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code WB01 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining assortment list types).
  Check if the assortment list type exists and if the description is maintained for the required language.
  If not, add the necessary descriptions for the assortment list type in the desired language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings (transaction code SU01).
  If you need to change the language, log out and log back in with the desired language setting.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings for assortment lists in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured and that all required languages are supported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on maintaining assortment list types and their descriptions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WB01: Maintain Assortment List Types
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to assortment list types and language settings.
  Language Settings: Familiarize yourself with how SAP handles multiple languages and how to maintain translations for various objects in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB011 error and ensure that the assortment list type descriptions are available in the required language.