How To Fix WS789 - External Compensation Code &1 description does not exist in language &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 789

• Message text: External Compensation Code &1 description does not exist in language &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS789 - External Compensation Code &1 description does not exist in language &2. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS789 External Compensation Code &1 description does not exist in language &2.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to display or process an External Compensation Code but cannot find a description for that code in the specified language (&2). Essentially, the compensation code exists in the system, but its description is missing for the language in which the user is working.
  
  &1 = External Compensation Code (e.g., a code like "COMP01")
  &2 = Language key (e.g., "EN" for English, "DE" for German)
  
  This typically happens in HR or Payroll modules where compensation codes are used and descriptions are maintained per language.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the description of the external compensation code in the required language.
  Steps:
  
  
  Identify the External Compensation Code
  
  Note the code from the error message (&1).
  
  
  Check the Language
  
  Identify the language (&2) in which the description is missing.
  
  
  Maintain Description in the Correct Language  
  
  Go to the relevant IMG activity or transaction where external compensation codes are maintained.  
  For example, in SAP HR, you might use transaction SPRO ? Personnel Management ? Personnel Administration ? Basic Settings ? External Compensation Codes.  
  Alternatively, use transaction V_T510B or a similar transaction depending on your SAP version and module.  
  Enter the external compensation code and maintain the description in the missing language.
  
  
  
  Save the changes.
  
  
  Test the process again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common in multi-language SAP environments where master data descriptions are not fully maintained for all languages used by the organization.
  Always ensure that master data like compensation codes, pay scale types, or other HR-related codes have descriptions maintained in all relevant languages.
  If you have many missing descriptions, consider running a report or query to identify all codes missing descriptions in certain languages.
  If you are unsure about the transaction or IMG path, consult your SAP HR or Payroll consultant.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS789 External Compensation Code &1 description does not exist in language &2
  
  
  Cause
  Missing description for the compensation code in the specified language
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the description for the external compensation code in the missing language via IMG or relevant transaction
  
  
  Related Areas
  SAP HR, Payroll, Personnel Administration, Multi-language master data maintenance
  
  
  
  
  If you need the exact transaction or IMG path for your SAP version, please provide the module or system details.