How To Fix M3350 - Descr. of material & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 350

• Message text: Descr. of material & not maintained

What causes this issue?

The material master record has no description (short text) in the
chosen language.

How to fix this error?

Enter the material description in the material master record in the
appropriate language.

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 M3350 - Descr. of material & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message M3350, which states "Description of material & not maintained," typically occurs when a material master record is missing a description in the relevant language. This can happen during various transactions, such as creating or changing a material, or when trying to display a material that lacks a description.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the material master record does not have a description maintained for the specified language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the transaction may not match the language in which the material description is expected.
  Material Type Configuration: Certain material types may have mandatory fields that need to be filled out, including the description.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Description:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data 1).
  Ensure that a description is entered for the relevant language.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  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 matches the language in which the material description is maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration for the material type in transaction OMH1 (Define Material Types) to ensure that the description field is not set as mandatory.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can also use transaction MM01 (Create Material) to create a new material with the necessary descriptions if the material does not exist.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Record: The material master is a central repository of information about materials that a company procures, produces, and sells. It contains data related to various aspects of the material, including descriptions, units of measure, and purchasing information.
  Language Key: SAP uses language keys to manage translations for material descriptions. Ensure that the correct language key is used when maintaining descriptions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change material master records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.