How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT037 - Export/import material group description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Export/import material group description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT037 - Export/import material group description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT037 indicates that the system is unable to find the description for a material group in the specified language. This typically occurs during the import or export of material data when the system expects a description in a particular language but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Data: The material group description has not been maintained for the specified language in the system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not be set correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, the language-specific descriptions may not have been included or imported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Group Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMD1 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining material groups).
  Check if the material group in question has a description for the specified language.
  If not, add the missing description.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  Verify that the language is supported and properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Import/Export Review:
  
  If this error occurs during a data import, review the data file to ensure that it includes all necessary language descriptions.
  If you are migrating data, ensure that the migration process includes all relevant language data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to material group descriptions and language settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMD1: Maintain Material Group
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  Language Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the languages are properly configured in the system settings. This can be checked in the transaction SMLT (Language Transport).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /PLMI/SP_MAT037 and ensure that the material group descriptions are correctly maintained for all required languages.