How To Fix MA237 - Specify a description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Specify a description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA237 - Specify a description ?

  The SAP error message MA237 "Specify a description" typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or when dealing with material master records. This error indicates that a required field for a description is missing or not filled out properly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or update a material master record, and the description field (such as the short text or long text) is left blank.
  The system requires a description for the material, and it is a mandatory field in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA237 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields, especially the description fields, are filled out. This includes:
  
  Short description (usually a brief name for the material).
  Long description (if applicable).
  
  
  
  Access the Material Master: 
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant views where the description is required (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.).
  
  
  
  Fill in the Description: 
  
  Enter a valid description in the required fields. Make sure that the description meets any character limits or formatting requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After filling in the necessary fields, try saving the material master record again.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the error persists, check the configuration settings in the Material Management module to ensure that the description fields are set up correctly and that there are no additional requirements for descriptions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03 (Display Material), and MM04 (Change Material).
  Field Status Groups: Review the field status groups in the configuration to see if the description fields are set as mandatory.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.