How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT017 - Division description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Division description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT017 - Division description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT017 Division description not found for language &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific division in the specified language. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with materials, product hierarchies, or other master data that includes division information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The division description for the specified language is not maintained in the system. This could happen if the data was never entered or if it was deleted.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the language for which the division description is being requested.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in missing descriptions for certain divisions in specific languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Division Descriptions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., OVX5 for maintaining divisions) and check if the division exists for the specified language.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create or update the division description for the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If necessary, change the language in the user settings or in the session to match the language for which the division description is missing.
  
  
  
  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 resolve any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining division descriptions and handling language settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVX5 (for maintaining divisions) and SE11 (for data dictionary) to check the underlying data structures.
  Language Codes: Understand the language codes used in your SAP system to ensure you are referencing the correct language.
  User Profile Settings: Check user profile settings in transaction SU01 to ensure the language is set correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the division descriptions are correctly maintained in the desired languages.