How To Fix WB821 - Description for profile &1 in language &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Description for profile &1 in language &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

No description is maintained in the space management profile for the
language transferred.

System Response

This is a warning message. You can press Return to continue processing
the transaction.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the description in the relevant language in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_OE_EG_WL_0225>Customizing</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB821 - Description for profile &1 in language &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WB821 indicates that there is an issue with a specific profile in the system. The message states that the description for the profile identified by &1 in the language specified by &2 does not exist. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization profiles or user roles.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile Description: The profile specified does not have a corresponding description in the specified language. This can happen if the profile was created but not fully configured, or if the language settings in the system do not match the available descriptions.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings for the user or the system may not be aligned with the available profile descriptions.
  Profile Deletion or Inconsistency: The profile may have been deleted or is inconsistent due to system changes or migrations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Profile Existence: Verify that the profile &1 exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PFCG for role maintenance) and checking if the profile is listed.
  Add or Update Description: If the profile exists but lacks a description in the specified language, you can add or update the description:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG.
  Enter the profile name and check the details.
  Add or modify the description in the appropriate language.
  
  
  Language Settings: Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01).
  Profile Consistency Check: If the profile was recently modified or migrated, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary components are in place.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was transported from another system, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization profiles and user roles for more context on how profiles are managed and configured.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance, as they may have additional tools or insights into the system configuration.