How To Fix MM252 - Material memo will be transferred in the plant language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Material memo will be transferred in the plant language &

What causes this issue?

You want to transfer data for a material memo. Either you specified no
language key or a language key differing from that of the plant.

System Response

The system automatically replaces the language key with that of the
plant since material memos can be maintained only in the language of
the plant.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM252 - Material memo will be transferred in the plant language & ?

  The SAP error message MM252 indicates that there is an issue with the material memo being transferred in the plant language. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the appropriate language settings for the material memo in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Settings: The plant may not have the required language settings configured in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be fully maintained for the specified plant or language.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to language settings or plant-specific data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Languages.
  Ensure that the required language is defined for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data for the specific plant.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out, especially those related to the language settings.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the plant to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle the required languages.
  You can also check the settings under Logistics General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Material Types to ensure that the material type is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user profile has the correct language settings. This can be checked in the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material management and language settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM252 error and ensure that material memos are correctly transferred in the appropriate plant language.