How To Fix MDC_MAT_MODEL013 - Text for application &1, name &2, ID: &3, language &4 could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_MAT_MODEL -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Text for application &1, name &2, ID: &3, language &4 could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_MAT_MODEL013 - Text for application &1, name &2, ID: &3, language &4 could not be read ?

  The SAP error message MDC_MAT_MODEL013 indicates that the system is unable to read the text for a specific application, name, ID, and language. This typically occurs in the context of Material Master data or similar applications where text descriptions are required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the text entries for the specified application or material are missing in the database.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language specified in the error message may not be available or properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incomplete records in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Text Entries: Verify that the text entries for the specified application, name, and ID exist in the relevant tables (e.g., TTX01 for material texts). If they are missing, you may need to create or update them.
  Language Configuration: Ensure that the language specified in the error message is correctly configured in the system. You can check the language settings in transaction code SU01 for user profiles or SE63 for translation settings.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any missing or inconsistent entries. You can use transaction codes like MM03 to view material data or MM02 to make changes.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the text data. You can check this in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  SE63 - Translation Environment
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  MAST - Material to BOM Link
  MARA - General Material Data
  MAKT - Material Descriptions
  TTX01 - Texts for Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.