How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT012 - Maintain a language for description &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Maintain a language for description &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT012 - Maintain a language for description &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT012 Maintain a language for description &1 typically occurs when there is a missing language description for a specific material or object in the SAP system. This error is related to the localization and internationalization of data, where certain descriptions or texts are required in different languages.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system is expecting a description for a material (or another object) in a specific language, but that description has not been maintained.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the material master data may not be configured correctly.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation or modification of a material, the user may not have filled in the required fields for all necessary languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Language Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.) and ensure that the descriptions are filled in for all required languages.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If the system is set to a specific language, make sure that the material has descriptions maintained in that language.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can also use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table where the material descriptions are stored (usually MARA, MAKT, etc.) to see if the language entries are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required languages for your organization, consult your SAP documentation or your SAP administrator for guidance on which languages need to be maintained.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials that an organization procures, produces, and sells. It is essential to maintain this data accurately for various business processes.
  Language Keys: SAP uses language keys to identify different languages. Each language has a specific key (e.g., 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German). Ensure that the correct language keys are used when maintaining descriptions.
  User Profiles: User profiles in SAP can be configured to default to a specific language, which may affect how data is displayed and what is required.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.