How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT065 - Variance Key description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Variance Key description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT065 - Variance Key description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT065 indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a variance key in the specified language. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where variance keys are used to categorize or manage different types of variances in materials or processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variance Key Description: The primary cause of this error is that the variance key has not been defined for the specified language in the system. This can happen if the variance key was created but the corresponding description was not provided in all necessary languages.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the language in which the variance key is being queried.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the variance key is referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variance Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for variance keys in the relevant module (e.g., PLM).
  Ensure that the variance key in question has a description defined for the language specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you can add it by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., customizing transaction) and entering the description for the required language.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the language is set correctly.
  If necessary, change the language settings to match the available descriptions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing variance keys 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: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to check the definitions and descriptions of variance keys.
  Language Settings: The language settings can be checked in the user profile or through the transaction SU01.
  SAP Notes: Look for 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_MAT065 and ensure that the variance key descriptions are correctly maintained in the system.