How To Fix MG147 - Several descriptions exist for language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Several descriptions exist for language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG147 - Several descriptions exist for language & ?

  The SAP error message MG147 ("Several descriptions exist for language &") typically occurs in the context of material master data or other master data where multiple descriptions exist for a specific language. This can happen when there are multiple entries for the same material or object in different languages, and the system is unable to determine which description to use.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple descriptions for the same material or object in the specified language. This can happen due to data entry errors or incorrect data maintenance.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not align with the available descriptions.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as duplicate entries or incorrect language codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM03) and check the descriptions for the material in the specified language.
  Ensure that there is only one valid description for that language. If there are duplicates, you may need to delete or consolidate them.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set.
  Verify that the language settings in the system configuration are correct.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  If you have access, you can use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to edit the material master data and remove any duplicate descriptions.
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP administrator or data steward to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the underlying database tables for any inconsistencies.
  You can also use SE16 or SE16N to view the relevant tables (e.g., MARA, MAKT) to identify duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing material master data and language settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16/SE16N (Data Browser).
  Tables: 
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MAKT: Material Descriptions (contains language-specific descriptions)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.