How To Fix CNV_DMC_SIN136 - MARA-MAKTX is initial, please fill the Material desc in basic data tab

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_SIN - Messages for s-innovations migration

• Message number: 136

• Message text: MARA-MAKTX is initial, please fill the Material desc in basic data tab

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN136 - MARA-MAKTX is initial, please fill the Material desc in basic data tab ?

  The SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN136 indicates that the material description field (MAKTX) in the MARA table is empty (initial) during a data migration or conversion process. This typically occurs when you are using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit or a similar tool to migrate material master data from one system to another.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The material description (MAKTX) is not populated in the source system or the data file being used for migration.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be issues in the mapping of fields between the source and target systems, leading to the material description not being transferred.
  Incorrect Configuration: The migration configuration might not be set up correctly to include the material description.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source Data: Verify that the source data contains valid entries for the material description (MAKTX). If it is missing, you will need to populate this field in the source system or the data file.
  Update Migration Template: If you are using a migration template, ensure that the template includes the MAKTX field and that it is filled out correctly.
  Data Mapping: Review the data mapping configuration to ensure that the material description is correctly mapped from the source to the target system.
  Manual Entry: If the data is not available in the source system, you may need to manually enter the material descriptions in the target system after the migration.
  Validation: After making the necessary changes, re-run the migration process to check if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  MARA Table: This table contains general data for materials in SAP. The MAKTX field specifically holds the material description.
  Data Migration Cockpit: This is a tool provided by SAP to facilitate the migration of data from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA or other SAP systems.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs or migration logs for additional details on the error and any other related issues that may need to be addressed.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the CNV_DMC_SIN136 error and successfully migrate your material data.