How To Fix HUGENERAL334 - Description of packaging material &2 does not exist in language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 334

• Message text: Description of packaging material &2 does not exist in language &1

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the description of the
<DS:GLOS.35CB85C480EF735BE10000009B38F982>packaging material</> &V2&,
because it is not maintained in language &V1&, nor in the logon
language.

System Response

The system cannot continue with processing.

How to fix this error?

In the <DS:GLOS.3526C078AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material master</>,
maintain the description of the packaging material in the language
required.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL334 - Description of packaging material &2 does not exist in language &1 ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL334 indicates that there is an issue with the description of a packaging material in the specified language. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a description for a specific packaging material in the language that is being requested.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Description: The primary cause of this error is that the description for the packaging material (identified by &2) is not maintained in the specified language (identified by &1).
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the available descriptions for the packaging material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the packaging material is defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Packaging Material Description:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) depending on whether you need to create or update the packaging material.
  Enter the packaging material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.).
  Ensure that the description for the packaging material is maintained in the required language. You can do this by selecting the language in the language field and entering the description.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the language you are using is supported and that the descriptions exist for that language.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may want to run consistency checks or reports to identify any missing data or discrepancies in the packaging material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on maintaining material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to packaging materials and language descriptions.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HUGENERAL334 error and ensure that the packaging material descriptions are correctly maintained in the required languages.