How To Fix COM_IL_GEN022 - Create descriptions in &1 for the other direction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_IL_GEN - Error/Status Messages Relationship Type Generator

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Create descriptions in &1 for the other direction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_IL_GEN022 - Create descriptions in &1 for the other direction ?

  The SAP error message COM_IL_GEN022, which states "Create descriptions in &1 for the other direction," typically occurs in the context of Integrated Logistics (IL) or when dealing with the configuration of material descriptions in different languages or for different organizational units.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch or absence of descriptions for a material or product in the specified direction (e.g., from a material to a product or vice versa). It indicates that the system expects a description to be created for a specific entity (like a material or a product) in the other direction, which has not been done.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Descriptions: Verify if the descriptions for the material or product in question exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and checking the descriptions.
  
  
  Create Missing Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you need to create it. Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and enter the necessary details to create the description for the other direction.
  Ensure that you are entering the description in the correct language and for the correct organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check: After creating the necessary descriptions, perform a consistency check to ensure that all required descriptions are now in place.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are included in a transport request to be moved to the production environment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the specific descriptions required, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for the specific configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material descriptions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_IL_GEN022 error and ensure that all necessary descriptions are correctly configured in the system.