How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT063 - Special Procurement Type (Costing) description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Special Procurement Type (Costing) description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT063 - Special Procurement Type (Costing) description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT063 indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a special procurement type in the specified language. This typically occurs in the context of material master data or when dealing with special procurement types in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Data: The special procurement type may not have been defined for the specific language you are using. This can happen if the data was not maintained properly during the configuration or if the language settings are incorrect.
  Configuration Issues: The special procurement type may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not exist at all.
  Transport Issues: If the special procurement type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully transported, leading to missing descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special Procurement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for special procurement types in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for material management and check if the special procurement type is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  If the special procurement type exists but lacks a description in the specified language, you can maintain the description.
  Use transaction code OMW1 to access the special procurement types and add the necessary descriptions for the required language.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If the language is not supported, consider switching to a supported language or adding the necessary translations.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the special procurement type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If any objects are missing, you may need to re-transport them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to special procurement types for additional guidance on configuration and maintenance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  OMW1 - Special Procurement Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain special procurement types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.