How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE720 - You must maintain Description for Purchase Order Text.

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 720

• Message text: You must maintain Description for Purchase Order Text.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE720 - You must maintain Description for Purchase Order Text. ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE720, which states "You must maintain Description for Purchase Order Text," typically occurs when a purchase order (PO) is being created or modified, and the system requires a description for the purchase order text but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The most common cause of this error is that the description field for the purchase order text is empty. SAP requires this field to be filled in for certain processes or configurations.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce the requirement for a description in the purchase order text.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required description while creating or editing the purchase order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Description: The immediate solution is to navigate to the purchase order screen and ensure that the description for the purchase order text is filled in. This can usually be done in the