How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT050 - Material CFOP category description not found for language &1

/PLMI/SP_MAT050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Material CFOP category description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT050 - Material CFOP category description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT050 Material CFOP category description not found for language &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific CFOP (Código Fiscal de Operação e Prestações) category in the specified language. This can occur in scenarios where the CFOP codes are used for tax reporting and compliance, particularly in Brazil.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The description for the CFOP category is not maintained in the specified language in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The CFOP category may not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing descriptions.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to CFOP codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain CFOP Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 or OBY7 (depending on your SAP version) to maintain the CFOP codes and their descriptions.
  Ensure that the descriptions for the CFOP categories are available in the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify that the language settings in