How To Fix EDOCUMENT_IN011 - HSNSAC or Description of material is initial at line item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_IN - Messages for eDocument India

• Message number: 011

• Message text: HSNSAC or Description of material is initial at line item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_IN011 - HSNSAC or Description of material is initial at line item & ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_IN011 with the description "HSNSAC or Description of material is initial at line item &" typically indicates that there is an issue with the material description or the HSNSAC (Harmonized System Nomenclature and Statistical Accounting Code) at a specific line item in a document, such as an invoice or a purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Description: The material associated with the line item does not have a description defined in the system.
  Missing HSNSAC Code: The HSNSAC code, which is used for customs and tax purposes, is not assigned to the material.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to missing or incomplete information.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may require specific fields to be filled out, and if they are not, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material has a valid description and HSNSAC code.
  If the material is missing a description or HSNSAC, update the material master with the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Update Line Item:
  
  If you are working with a document (like an invoice or purchase order), check the line item that is causing the error and ensure that the material is correctly referenced and that all required fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check if the document type you are using has specific requirements for the fields. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to understand the requirements for the document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order
  MIRO - Invoice Verification
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and error handling for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the EDOCUMENT_IN011 error message.