How To Fix 88741 - Article & &: article description not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 741

• Message text: Article & &: article description not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88741 - Article & &: article description not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 88741, which states "Article & &: article description not maintained," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to an article (material) in SAP, but the description for that article has not been maintained in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or updating articles in the system, especially in the Retail or Logistics modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the article (material) does not have a description maintained in the relevant language or in the required fields.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the material master record.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that require a description for articles but have not been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Article Description:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM02 for changing or MM01 for creating).
  Enter the article number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, etc.).
  Ensure that the description is filled in for the relevant language and fields.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Required Fields:
  
  Verify if there are any mandatory fields that need to be filled in the material master. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 to display the material and check if the description is indeed missing.
  If you are working in a specific module (like Retail), ensure that the article is correctly set up in that context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding article management in SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after maintaining the description, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials (articles) in SAP. It contains various views that hold different types of data related to the material.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and MM04 for creating, changing, displaying, and managing material master records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 88741 and ensure that the article descriptions are properly maintained in your SAP system.