How To Fix MM329 - The data screen descriptions are missing for screen sequence &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 329

• Message text: The data screen descriptions are missing for screen sequence &

What causes this issue?

The system has tried to read the names of the
<DS:GLOS.36FA41D540794C17E10000009B38F9B7>data screens</> or views that
appear when material master data is maintained or displayed. However,
it could not read the name in your logon language of at least one view
in the <LS>Select View(s)</> dialog box. This prevents material master
data from being maintained or displayed effectively.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator

Procedure for System Administrators

Specify the names of the data screens for screen sequence &V1& in
Customizing for the <LS>Material Master</> in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMT3B>Define Structure of Data Screens for Each
Screen Sequence</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM329 - The data screen descriptions are missing for screen sequence & ?

  The SAP error message MM329 indicates that there are missing data screen descriptions for a specific screen sequence in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary descriptions for the data screens that are supposed to be displayed during a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the screen sequence has not been properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (like a development or quality assurance system), it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing data.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain screens or data, which can lead to this error.
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: There may be bugs or inconsistencies in the SAP system that could lead to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for screen sequences in MM. Ensure that all necessary screen descriptions are defined for the screen sequence in question.
  You can check the configuration under Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Screen Sequence for Purchase Order.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the screens. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can try to debug the transaction to see where the error is being triggered. This may provide more insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SU53 (Authorization Check), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to screen sequences and data screen descriptions in the MM module for a better understanding of how they are configured.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MM329 error in your SAP system.