How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE174 - Description for product & and for language & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Description for product & and for language & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE174 - Description for product & and for language & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE174 indicates that there is a missing description for a product in a specific language. This typically occurs in scenarios where product data is being processed, such as during the creation or modification of product master data in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Description: The primary cause of this error is that the product specified does not have a description in the language indicated in the error message.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the product master data, where the description is not maintained for all required languages.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle multiple languages, or the language settings may not be correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Product Description:
  
  Go to the product master data maintenance transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master).
  Enter the product number and select the appropriate language.
  Ensure that a description is provided for the product in the specified language.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify that the language settings in your user profile and in the system configuration are correct.
  Ensure that the language you are trying to use is supported and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the product master data to identify any missing descriptions or other inconsistencies.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant database tables (e.g., MARA, MAKT) to check for missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on maintaining product descriptions and handling multilingual data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material).
  Tables: 
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MAKT: Material Descriptions (contains language-specific descriptions)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to product master data handling and multilingual support.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that product descriptions are properly maintained in the required languages.