How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT036 - Commodity Code/Import Code Number description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Commodity Code/Import Code Number description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT036 - Commodity Code/Import Code Number description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT036 indicates that the system is unable to find a description for the specified Commodity Code or Import Code Number in the specified language. This typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with international trade and customs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The Commodity Code or Import Code Number may not have been maintained in the system for the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the description is being requested.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some descriptions may not have been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The relevant configuration for commodity codes or import codes may not be set up properly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code MM02 for material master) and check if the Commodity Code or Import Code Number is maintained for the required language.
  If not, add the missing descriptions.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can do this by checking the user parameters (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the language you are using is supported and that the descriptions exist for that language.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 to check the relevant tables for missing entries.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to commodity codes and import codes in the SAP system. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the relevant country and language.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining commodity codes and import codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  SE16 - Data Browser (to check table entries)
  SU01 - User Maintenance (to check user settings)
  
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  Check relevant tables such as T006 (Units of Measure), T006A (Units of Measure: Language-dependent Texts), or any custom tables related to commodity codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to commodity codes or import codes.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management or international trade.