How To Fix MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG019 - &1 : Product description empty; product number is transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG - Extractor Log Messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: &1 : Product description empty; product number is transferred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG019 - &1 : Product description empty; product number is transferred ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG019 indicates that there is an issue with a product description being empty while a product number has been transferred. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchasing or catalog management.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A product number is provided in a transaction (such as a purchase order or a catalog entry), but the corresponding product description is missing or not populated.
  This can happen due to data entry errors, missing master data, or issues with the integration of external catalogs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the product number exists and if the description is filled in for the relevant language and views.
  If the description is missing, you will need to update the material master with the correct description.
  
  
  
  Review Catalog Entries:
  
  If you are using an external catalog, ensure that the catalog entries are correctly set up and that they include both the product number and the description.
  If necessary, update the catalog data to include the missing descriptions.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Ensure that during data entry, all required fields are filled out. Implement validation checks if necessary to prevent empty descriptions from being saved.
  
  
  
  Integration Checks:
  
  If the product data is being transferred from an external system, check the integration settings and mappings to ensure that the product description is being correctly transferred along with the product number.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs:
  
  If you have custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG019.