How To Fix OQ_I283 - No material description exists for material & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_I - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool for Settlement and Invoicing

• Message number: 283

• Message text: No material description exists for material & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_I283 - No material description exists for material & & ?

  The SAP error message "OQ_I283 No material description exists for material & &" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific material in the database. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system, or it may have been deleted.
  Missing Language-Specific Descriptions: The material exists, but the description is not maintained for the specific language you are using.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the material description.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number being referenced may be incorrect or formatted improperly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material exists in the system by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Maintain Material Description:
  
  If the material exists but lacks a description, you can add it by using transaction MM02 to update the material master data.
  Ensure that the description is maintained for all relevant languages.
  
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language and that the material description exists in that language.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to view the material details. This can be done by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Correct Material Number: Double-check the material number being used in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MAST: Material to BOM Link
  MAKT: Material Descriptions (contains language-specific descriptions)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.