How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT031 - Purchasing Group description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Purchasing Group description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT031 - Purchasing Group description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT031 Purchasing Group description not found for language &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a purchasing group in the specified language. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify purchasing documents, or when accessing reports that require purchasing group descriptions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The purchasing group has not been defined for the specified language in the system.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available descriptions in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the purchasing group in the relevant SAP modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchasing Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMGS (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchasing Groups > Define Purchasing Groups).
  Ensure that the purchasing group is defined and that a description exists for the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  If the purchasing group exists but lacks a description in the specified language, you can add it by selecting the purchasing group and entering the description in the appropriate language field.
  
  
  
  Verify User Language Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the language is set correctly. You can do this by going to transaction SU01 and checking the user’s default settings.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) or ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) to check if the purchasing group is being referenced correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the purchasing group was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported correctly to the relevant environment (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Settings in SAP: SAP supports multiple languages, and descriptions for various entities (like purchasing groups) need to be maintained for each language used in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing purchasing groups and info records, such as OMGS, ME11, ME12, and ME13.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the purchasing group descriptions are correctly maintained in the desired language.