How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MAT020 - At least one description must be maintained for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MAT -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: At least one description must be maintained for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT020 - At least one description must be maintained for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT020 indicates that when creating or updating a material in the system, at least one description must be maintained for the material identified by &1. This error typically occurs in the context of material master data maintenance.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or modify a material without providing a description in the required language or languages. The material master requires at least one description to be maintained for it to be valid in the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that at least one description is provided for the material. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter Material Number:
  
  If you are changing an existing material, enter the material number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  Choose the relevant views that include the description fields (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.).
  
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  In the Basic Data view, ensure that you fill in the "Material Description" field. You may also need to provide descriptions in other languages if your system is set up for multilingual support.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required descriptions, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials that an organization procures, produces, and sells. It contains various data related to the material, including descriptions, units of measure, and purchasing information.
  Language Settings: If your organization operates in multiple languages, ensure that the descriptions are maintained in the necessary languages as per your configuration.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master data in SAP.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to check with your SAP administrator or consult the SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.