How To Fix EAMS_BO171 - Enter an item description

EAMS_BO171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_BO - Business Object Layer

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Enter an item description

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EAMS_BO171 - Details

• The SAP error message EAMS_BO171, which states "Enter an item description," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a document in SAP where an item description is required but has not been provided. This error is common in various modules, including Materials Management (MM) and Asset Management (AM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Description: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not entered a description for an item in a transaction that requires it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce mandatory fields, including item descriptions.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the field or mistakenly left it blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Item Description: The immediate solution is to locate the item description field in the transaction you are working on and enter a valid description.
  Check Required Fields: Review the transaction to ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly. If the item description is marked