How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT021 - EAN Category description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: EAN Category description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT021 - EAN Category description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT021 EAN Category description not found for language &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific EAN (European Article Number) category in the specified language. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with materials, product data, or during data import/export processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The EAN category description for the specified language is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the transaction may not match the available descriptions in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the EAN category is defined without a corresponding description in the required language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain EAN Category Descriptions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for customizing).
  Navigate to the section where EAN categories are defined.
  Ensure that the descriptions for the required language are maintained. You may need to add or update the descriptions for the EAN categories.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction SU01.
  Ensure that the language you are using is supported and that the necessary translations are available.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the material master data to ensure that all required fields, including EAN categories, are correctly filled out.
  Use transaction MM03 to view the material master and check the EAN category details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining EAN categories and their descriptions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the underlying tables.
  
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  You may want to check tables related to EAN categories, such as T006 (Units of Measure) or any custom tables that might be used for EAN category descriptions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the EAN category descriptions are correctly maintained in the desired language.