How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT026 - Manufacturer Name description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Manufacturer Name description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT026 - Manufacturer Name description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT026 Manufacturer Name description not found for language &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a manufacturer in the specified language. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with materials, suppliers, or other master data that includes manufacturer information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The manufacturer name or description has not been maintained in the specified language in the relevant master data records.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the manufacturer data is expected.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some manufacturer descriptions may not have been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the proper retrieval of manufacturer data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Manufacturer Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and check if the manufacturer name is maintained for the specified language.
  If it is missing, you can add the manufacturer name in the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM01 or MM02 to create or change material master records and ensure that the manufacturer name is filled in for all relevant languages.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set. You can do this by going to the user settings in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was included and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining manufacturer data and language settings.
  
  
  
  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: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material).
  Language Codes: Ensure you are using the correct language code (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may 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 manufacturer name is correctly maintained in the desired language.