How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT059 - ABC Indicator description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: ABC Indicator description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT059 - ABC Indicator description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT059 ABC Indicator description not found for language &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for the ABC indicator in the specified language. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with materials management or inventory management modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Data: The ABC indicator description for the specified language is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available descriptions in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables that store ABC classification data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain ABC Indicator Descriptions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OMI4 for maintaining ABC indicators) and check if the descriptions for the ABC indicators are maintained for the required language.
  If not, add the necessary descriptions for the ABC indicators in the required language.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for ABC classification in the system. Ensure that all necessary entries are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries related to ABC indicators.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining ABC indicators and their descriptions.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMI4 (for maintaining ABC indicators) and MM02 (for material master data).
  Tables: Understand the relevant tables that store ABC classification data, such as MARA (General Material Data) and MARC (Plant Data for Material).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain ABC indicator descriptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the ABC indicator descriptions are correctly maintained in the system.