/BOFU/PBI_DT002 - Description is not maintained in logon language

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PBI_DT -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Description is not maintained in logon language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/PBI_DT002 - Description is not maintained in logon language ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/PBI_DT002 Description is not maintained in logon language typically indicates that a description or text for a particular object (like a business partner, product, or other master data) is not available in the language that the user is currently logged in with. This can happen in systems that support multiple languages, and the required translation for the specific language is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The description for the object in the user's logon language is not maintained in the system.
  Language Settings: The user may be logged in with a language that does not have the necessary translations set up in the system.
  Data Entry Issues: During the creation or maintenance of the object, the description may not have been entered for all required languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction for maintaining the object (e.g., business partner, material, etc.).
  Check if the description is available in the required language.
  If not, enter the missing description in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user is logged in with the correct language.
  If the user needs to work in a different language, they can change their logon language in the SAP GUI settings.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  For business partners, you can use transaction BP to maintain the descriptions.
  For materials, you can use transaction MM02 to update the material descriptions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the descriptions, contact your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Settings in SAP: Users can set their logon language in the SAP GUI by selecting the desired language from the logon screen.
  Translation Maintenance: SAP provides tools for maintaining translations, which can be accessed through transaction SE63 (Translation).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific modules to understand how to maintain master data and translations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary descriptions are available in the required logon language.