How To Fix M3763 - Description for material & and for language & does not exist

M3763 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 763

• Message text: Description for material & and for language & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3763 - Description for material & and for language & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M3763 indicates that there is a missing description for a material in a specific language. This typically occurs when you try to access or display a material that does not have a description in the language you are using in your SAP session.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Description: The material in question has not been assigned a description in the specified language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in your user profile or session may not match the available descriptions for the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, where descriptions were not properly maintained during data entry or migration.
  
  
  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 Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can maintain the material