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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 description for the required language.
  Navigate to the relevant views in the Material Master and enter the description for the missing language.
  
  
  
  User Profile Language Settings:
  
  Check your user profile settings to ensure that the language you are using is supported by the material master data.
  You can change your logon language or set a different language in your user profile if needed.
  
  
  
  Data Migration or Upload Issues:
  
  If the material data was uploaded or migrated from another system, ensure that the migration process included all necessary language descriptions.
  You may need to re-upload or correct the data if there were issues during the migration.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material).
  Language Codes: Ensure you are aware of the language codes used in your SAP system (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the Material Master that may contain descriptions (Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3763 error and ensure that the material descriptions are properly maintained in the required languages.