How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT019 - Product Hierarchy description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Product Hierarchy description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT019 - Product Hierarchy description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT019 indicates that the system cannot find a description for the Product Hierarchy in the specified language. This typically occurs when the product hierarchy is not fully maintained or when the language settings are not correctly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The product hierarchy may not have been maintained for the specified language in the system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language for which the description is being requested.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the product hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Product Hierarchy Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant section for maintaining product hierarchies.
  Ensure that the descriptions for the product hierarchy are maintained for the required language. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the language you are using matches the language for which the product hierarchy description is required.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  You can use transaction codes like SE16 to check the relevant tables for product hierarchy data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining product hierarchies and language settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Customizing settings
  SE16 - Data browser to check table entries
  SU01 - User maintenance to check user profile settings
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  Check relevant tables like T179 (Product Hierarchy) for maintaining descriptions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Look for any SAP Notes related to product hierarchy issues or language settings that may provide additional insights or patches.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the product hierarchy descriptions are correctly maintained for the required languages.