How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT001 - Enter the description of the material

/PLMI/SP_MAT001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter the description of the material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT001 - Enter the description of the material ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT001 Enter the description of the material typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material master record in SAP, and the system requires a description for the material but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Description: The primary cause of this error is that the material description field is left blank during the creation or modification of a material master record.
  Field Configuration: The field for the material description may be set as mandatory in the configuration settings of the material master data.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the description or may not have the necessary permissions to view or edit that field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Material Description: When prompted with this error, ensure that you enter a valid description for the material in the relevant field. The description should be meaningful and comply with any naming conventions your organization may have.
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