How To Fix MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG007 - &1 : Description missing for language code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG - Extractor Log Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: &1 : Description missing for language code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG007 - &1 : Description missing for language code &2 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG007 typically indicates that there is a missing description for a specific language code in the system. This error often arises in the context of material management or procurement processes, particularly when dealing with catalogs or external procurement systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to access a description for a material or service in a specific language, but that description has not been maintained in the system for that language code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the catalog that does not include translations for all required languages.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it is possible that not all language-specific descriptions were transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Language Descriptions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and check the descriptions for the material or service in the required language.
  Ensure that the descriptions are maintained for all necessary languages.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile and ensure that the language code being referenced in the error message is supported and correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Update Catalogs:
  
  If you are using external catalogs, ensure that the catalogs are updated and that they include descriptions for all required languages.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple materials or services.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check table entries for language-specific descriptions.
  
  
  
  Tables to Check:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MAST: Material to BOM Link
  MAKTX: Material Descriptions (Language-dependent)
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings: 
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set for the user.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintaining material descriptions and handling language settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that all necessary descriptions are available in the required languages.