How To Fix AG290 - Text for MRP element &1 not maintained in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AG - Nachrichten ATP-Server

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Text for MRP element &1 not maintained in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AG290 - Text for MRP element &1 not maintained in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message AG290 indicates that there is a missing text for a specific MRP (Material Requirements Planning) element in the specified language. This typically occurs when the system is trying to display a description or text for an MRP element (like a material, planning strategy, etc.) but cannot find it in the required language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The primary cause of this error is that the text for the MRP element (e.g., material, planning strategy) has not been maintained in the specified language in the SAP system.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the language in which the MRP element texts are maintained.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all texts were transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction to maintain the MRP element. For example, if it’s a material, you can use transaction MM02 (Change Material) to add or update the text in the required language.
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "MRP" views and ensure that the text is maintained for the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the user’s language settings in SAP. You can check this in the user profile settings. Ensure that the language you are using matches the language in which the texts are maintained.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  For MRP-related texts, you might also need to check transaction codes like MD01 (MRP Run) or MD02 (Single-item, Single-level Planning) to see if the error occurs during planning runs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific MRP element, consult the SAP documentation or help files for guidance on maintaining texts for that element.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary texts were included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Language-Specific Settings: Familiarize yourself with how SAP handles multiple languages and texts, especially if your organization operates in a multilingual environment.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to maintain texts in the system to prevent this issue from recurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AG290 error and ensure that the necessary texts for MRP elements are maintained in the required language.