How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT069 - Stock Determination Group description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Stock Determination Group description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT069 - Stock Determination Group description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT069 Stock Determination Group description not found for language &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific Stock Determination Group in the specified language. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a transaction that involves stock determination or when trying to display or process materials that use stock determination groups.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the description for the Stock Determination Group is not maintained in the specified language in the system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the Stock Determination Group is defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Stock Determination Group in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Stock Determination Group Description:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant path for maintaining Stock Determination Groups, typically found under:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Stock Determination -> Define Stock Determination Groups.
  
  
  Check if the Stock Determination Group in question has a description maintained for the required 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.
  If the user is using a different language, consider switching to the language for which the description is available.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the Stock Determination Group is newly created, ensure that all necessary configurations are completed.
  Check if there are any transport requests that might not have been imported correctly, which could lead to missing data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Stock Determination and its configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain Stock Determination Groups.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.