/BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW004 - Description is not maintained in logon language

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Description is not maintained in logon language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW004 - Description is not maintained in logon language ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW004 Description is not maintained in logon language typically indicates that a description or text for a specific object (like a data view or report) is not available in the language that the user is currently logged in with. This can happen in multi-language environments where certain texts or descriptions have not been translated or maintained for all languages.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The description for the object in the user's logon language has not been maintained in the system.
  Language Settings: The user is logged in with a language that does not have the necessary translations available.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the object or the language settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Translations:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) to maintain the missing descriptions in the required language.
  If you have access, you can add the missing text for the object in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user is logged in with the correct language. If possible, switch to a language that has the description maintained.
  You can change the logon language by logging out and selecting a different language on the logon screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the documentation or help files related to the specific object to see if there are any notes regarding language support.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to maintain translations, contact your SAP administrator or support team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE63: Translation tool for maintaining texts in different languages.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check the object definitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to view and maintain translations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary descriptions are available in the user's logon language.