How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_VIEW003 - Enter a description

COM_PRODUCT_VIEW003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_VIEW - Views

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter a description

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COM_PRODUCT_VIEW003 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_VIEW003 typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a product in the SAP system, and the system requires a description for the product but none has been provided. This error is part of the Product Master Data management in SAP, particularly in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP S/4HANA systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because:
  
  The product you are trying to create or update does not have a mandatory description field filled in.
  The description field is required for the product to be saved in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  Enter a Description: Go to the product creation or modification screen and ensure that you fill in the description field. This field is usually labeled as "Description" or "Product Description."
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out. You can usually identify mandatory fields by an asterisk (*)