How To Fix FIPL_SAFT051 - Description not maintained for material &1 in SD invoice &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPL_SAFT - SAFT: Message Class

• 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 FIPL_SAFT051 - Description not maintained for material &1 in SD invoice &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIPL_SAFT051 indicates that there is a missing description for a specific material in the context of an SD (Sales and Distribution) invoice. This error typically arises when the system attempts to process an invoice that includes a material for which the description has not been maintained in the relevant master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Description: The primary cause of this error is that the material master record for the specified material does not have a description maintained in the relevant language or in the required fields.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the sales document.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the description from being retrieved correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Enter the material number indicated in the error message.
  Check the Basic Data view and ensure that a description is maintained for the material in the relevant language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Description:
  
  If the description is missing, you can maintain it by using Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Basic Data view and enter the necessary description for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document:
  
  Review the sales document (Transaction Code: VA03) to ensure that the material is correctly referenced and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile match the language in which the material description is maintained.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Invoice:
  
  After maintaining the description, try to reprocess the invoice to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the Basic Data view is properly filled out, as this is where the material description is typically maintained.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIPL_SAFT051 error and ensure that the material descriptions are properly maintained in the system.