How To Fix CU346 - Material &1 has no description in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 346

• Message text: Material &1 has no description in language &2

What causes this issue?

You selected a language for generating a runtime version of a knowledge
base. There is no description of this material in the language you
selected.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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Enter a description for the material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU346 - Material &1 has no description in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message CU346 indicates that a material (identified by &1) does not have a description in the specified language (identified by &2). This typically occurs when you are trying to access or display material information in a language that has not been set up for that material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Data: The material master record does not have a description in the specified language. This can happen if the material was created or maintained without providing translations for all relevant languages.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings in SAP may not match the languages available for the material.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all language-specific descriptions were transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the descriptions in the relevant language.
  If the description is missing, you can add it by using Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Add Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  In MM02, select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data 1) and enter the missing description for the required language.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review User Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings in SAP match the language in which the material description is required. This can be checked in the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all language-specific data was included.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance. They may need to check for any system settings or configurations that could be affecting language data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  Language Settings: You can check and change your user language settings in the SAP GUI by navigating to the user profile settings.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the Material Master, as descriptions can be maintained in various sections depending on the material type and industry.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CU346 error and ensure that the material has the necessary descriptions in the required languages.