How To Fix 1X120 - Enter the object description

1X120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1X - General hierarchy maintenance tool message

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Enter the object description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1X120 - Enter the object description ?

  The SAP error message "1X120 Enter the object description" typically occurs when a user is trying to create or modify an object (such as a material, vendor, or customer) in the SAP system, but has not provided a required description for that object. This description is essential for identifying and managing the object within the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  The object being created or modified requires a description field to be filled in, and it has been left blank.
  The system is configured to enforce mandatory fields, and the description is one of those fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Description: The most straightforward solution is to go back to the screen where the error occurred and enter a valid description for the object in the relevant field.
  
  
  Check Field Requirements: If you are unsure about the required fields, check the field status configuration in the relevant transaction or consult with your SAP administrator to understand which fields are mandatory.
  
  
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