How To Fix MN256 - Description of arrangement type & not maintained in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Description of arrangement type & not maintained in language &

What causes this issue?

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

&WHAT_TO_DO& (system administrator)
Maintain the description for arrangement type &V1& in language &V2&
using the Customizing facility.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN256 - Description of arrangement type & not maintained in language & ?

  The SAP error message MN256 indicates that there is a missing description for a specific arrangement type in a particular language. This typically occurs in the context of materials management or logistics when the system is trying to access or display information related to arrangement types (such as sales arrangements, purchase agreements, etc.) but cannot find the necessary description in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The arrangement type has not been defined or maintained in the specified language in the system.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available descriptions in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the arrangement types in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Description:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in SPRO) for maintaining arrangement types.
  Navigate to the section where arrangement types are defined.
  Check if the arrangement type in question has a description maintained for the specified language.
  If not, add the necessary description.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correctly configured in their user profile.
  If the user is using a language that is not supported by the arrangement type, consider switching to a supported language.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify that the arrangement type is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if there are any transport requests that might have missed including the necessary language data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining arrangement types and their descriptions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing), MM01 (for material master), or ME31K (for creating contracts) depending on the context of the arrangement type.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that might address this issue.
  User Manual: Refer to the user manual or training materials for guidance on maintaining arrangement types and their descriptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN256 error and ensure that the arrangement types are properly maintained in the required languages.