How To Fix PLM_SE_EAM_SC314 - Description of material &1 in language &2 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_SE_EAM_SC - Messages for PLM Services

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Description of material &1 in language &2 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_SE_EAM_SC314 - Description of material &1 in language &2 not available ?

  The SAP error message PLM_SE_EAM_SC314 indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific material in the requested language. This typically occurs when the material master data does not have a description in the specified language, which can lead to issues in various processes, such as reporting, transactions, or user interfaces.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Data: The material master record does not have a description in the language specified in the error message.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available descriptions in the material master.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some language-specific descriptions may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check if the description exists for the specified language. If not, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that the description is filled in for all relevant languages.
  
  
  
  Update Language Settings:
  
  Verify the user’s language settings in their user profile. This can be done in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) by checking the "Defaults" tab.
  If necessary, change the user’s default language to one that has a description available.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  You may need to consult with your data migration team to ensure that all language-specific fields were populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to material master data management for any additional insights or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue across multiple materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are properly maintained for the material in question.
  Language Settings: SAP supports multiple languages, and it is essential to maintain data in the languages that your organization operates in.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PLM_SE_EAM_SC314 error and ensure that material descriptions are available in the required languages.