How To Fix MN257 - Description of condition type & not maintained in language &

MN257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 257

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

What causes this issue?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN257 - Description of condition type & not maintained in language & ?

  The SAP error message MN257 indicates that a description for a specific condition type is not maintained in the specified language. This typically occurs in the context of pricing or conditions in SAP, where each condition type (like discounts, surcharges, etc.) needs to have a description in the relevant languages for proper display and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the description for the specified condition type has not been entered in the SAP system for the specified language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the transaction being executed may not match the language in which the description is required.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the condition types or the pricing procedure that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MN257 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Condition Type Description:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for maintaining condition types).
  Enter the