How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON010 - Maintain item description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Maintain item description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON010 - Maintain item description ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON010 with the description "Maintain item description" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a purchase requisition or a related document, and the item description for one or more line items is missing or not properly maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Description: The most common cause is that the item description field is empty or not filled in for the line item in the purchase requisition.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or purchasing documents that require an item description to be mandatory.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering the item description during the creation of the requisition.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Item Description:
  
  Go to the purchase requisition (ME51N or ME52N) where the error occurred.
  Locate the line item that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the "Item Description" field is filled in with a valid description for the item.
  Save the changes and try to process the requisition again.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  If the item is a material, check the material master record (MM01 or MM02) to ensure that the description is maintained there as well.
  If the material is not defined, create it or update the existing material with the necessary descriptions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to item descriptions in the purchasing module. They may need to adjust the settings to allow for optional descriptions if that aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of maintaining item descriptions and how to properly enter them in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  MM01: Create Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on purchase requisition processing and item descriptions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MMPUR_REQ_COMMON010 error and successfully maintain the item description in your purchase requisition.