How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT020 - Cross-Plant Material Status description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Cross-Plant Material Status description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT020 - Cross-Plant Material Status description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT020 indicates that the system is unable to find a description for the cross-plant material status in the specified language. This typically occurs when the material status has not been properly defined or translated for the language in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The material status description has not been maintained for the specified language in the system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available translations in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Status Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to the relevant path for maintaining material status descriptions.
  Ensure that the descriptions for the required language are maintained for the cross-plant material status.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the user’s language settings in the user profile.
  Ensure that the language used matches the available translations in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check if the material status is correctly assigned and if the descriptions are available for the required language.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code SE63:
  
  This transaction allows you to manage translations in SAP.
  Check if the material status descriptions need to be translated or maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the material status and language settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SE63: Translation Environment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain material status descriptions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the cross-plant material status descriptions are correctly maintained for the required language.