How To Fix OPS_SE_PUR000 - Language of short description is derived from header (item &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_PUR - Purchasing: Messages for Service Enabling

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Language of short description is derived from header (item &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_PUR000 - Language of short description is derived from header (item &1) ?

  The SAP error message "OPS_SE_PUR000: Language of short description is derived from header (item &1)" typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or issue with the language settings for the short description of an item in the document.
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The language of the short description for the item is not set correctly or is missing. The system is trying to derive the language from the header, but it cannot find a valid entry.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not have the necessary language-specific descriptions maintained.
  Document Header Language: The language set in the document header may not match the language settings for the item descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language in the document header is correctly set and matches the expected language for the item descriptions.
  You can check the language settings in the document by navigating to the header section of the purchase order or requisition.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM02) and check if the short description is maintained for the relevant language. If not, add the necessary descriptions in the required language.
  Ensure that the vendor master data (transaction code XK02) also has the correct language settings if applicable.
  
  
  
  Update Item Descriptions:
  
  If the item descriptions are derived from a specific source (like a catalog), ensure that the source is correctly configured and that the descriptions are available in the required language.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Verify the user’s language settings in their profile. Sometimes, the user’s default language may not match the document’s language settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  XK02 (Change Vendor Master)
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on handling language settings and descriptions in purchasing documents.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OPS_SE_PUR000 error and ensure that the language settings for item descriptions are correctly configured.