How To Fix CST104 - Description of material &1 in language &2 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CST - PBOM service messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Description of material &1 in language &2 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CST104 - Description of material &1 in language &2 not available ?

  The SAP error message CST104, which states "Description of material &1 in language &2 not available," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a description for a specific material in the requested language. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to display or process material data in a language that has not been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Data: The material master data does not have a description maintained for the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the languages available for the material.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some language-specific descriptions may not have been transferred correctly.
  Material Not Fully Maintained: The material may not have been fully set up in the system, leading to missing descriptions in certain languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Descriptions:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views.
  Check the language settings and ensure that a description is maintained for the required language.
  If not, add the missing description and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user profile is set to a language that is supported by the material master data.
  You can check this in the user settings (Transaction Code: SU01).
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, verify that all necessary language data was included in the migration process.
  You may need to re-import or correct the data if it was not properly migrated.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  
  
  
  Language Settings: 
  
  SAP supports multiple languages, and each material can have descriptions in different languages. Ensure that the languages are properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: 
  
  The material master is a central repository of information about materials used in the organization. It is crucial to maintain accurate and complete data for effective operations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CST104 error and ensure that material descriptions are available in the required languages.