How To Fix J_3RF_WORKWEAR018 - Description of the material &1 in language &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J_3RF_WORKWEAR - Working wear accounting

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Description of the material &1 in language &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J_3RF_WORKWEAR018 - Description of the material &1 in language &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message J_3RF_WORKWEAR018 indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific material in the specified language. This typically occurs in scenarios where material descriptions are required for reporting, user interfaces, or other functionalities, but the necessary translations or descriptions are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Description: The material in question does not have a description in the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the available descriptions for the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, where the description was not properly maintained or updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the descriptions in the relevant language.
  If the description is missing, you can add it using Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Maintain Translations:
  
  If the material is used in multiple languages, ensure that the descriptions are maintained for all required languages.
  You can do this in the Material Master under the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views, depending on your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review User Language Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set.
  You can do this by going to the user settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SU01) and verifying the logon language.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant reports or transactions to check for data consistency in the material master.
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to correct them.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that you are checking the correct views in the Material Master where descriptions are maintained.
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in your SAP system to ensure you are looking for the correct language description.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the material descriptions are properly maintained in the required languages.