How To Fix FIEU_SAFT051 - Description not maintained for material &1 in SD invoice &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEU_SAFT - FIEU_SAFT

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Description not maintained for material &1 in SD invoice &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEU_SAFT051 - Description not maintained for material &1 in SD invoice &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIEU_SAFT051 indicates that there is a missing description for a material in the context of an SD (Sales and Distribution) invoice. This error typically arises when generating or processing invoices in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the SAFT (Standard Audit File for Tax) reporting requirements.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Material Description: The material specified in the invoice does not have a description maintained in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the material or the invoice processing.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the sales document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number (the one indicated in the error message) and check if the description is maintained in the relevant language and views (especially in the Sales Organization view).
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Description:
  
  If the description is missing, you can maintain it by using transaction code MM02 to update the material master data.
  Ensure that the description is filled in the appropriate fields for the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document:
  
  Check the sales document (invoice) to ensure that the material is correctly referenced and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to the SD module and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Invoice:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the invoice to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  VF03: Display Billing Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FIEU_SAFT051 and ensure that the material descriptions are properly maintained for invoicing purposes.