How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND102 - Material description (language &2) for material &1 not found on database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Material description (language &2) for material &1 not found on database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND102 - Material description (language &2) for material &1 not found on database ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND102 indicates that the system is unable to find the material description for a specific material in the specified language. This typically occurs in scenarios where data is being transferred or processed, such as during outbound data processing in the Data Management Framework (DMF).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Description: The material in question does not have a description in the specified language in the database.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code provided may be incorrect or not supported in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing entries or incomplete data.
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material exists.
  Verify that the material has a description in the specified language. If not, you can add the description using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language code used in the process is correct and that the language is supported in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  If the material description is missing, you can maintain the material description in the relevant language by editing the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Data Management Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your data management or SAP support team to investigate further and ensure that the data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Language Codes: Ensure you are using the correct ISO language codes (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data management and DMF processes for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMF_OUTBOUND102 error and ensure that the material descriptions are correctly maintained in the system.