How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT072 - Unit of Measure Group description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Unit of Measure Group description not found for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT072 - Unit of Measure Group description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT072 Unit of Measure Group description not found for language &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific Unit of Measure (UoM) Group in the specified language. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying materials, or when performing transactions that involve UoM Groups.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that the description for the Unit of Measure Group is not maintained in the specified language in the system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the transaction may not match the available descriptions in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the UoM Group is defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain UoM Group Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) or OMN1 (Maintain Unit of Measure Groups).
  Check if the UoM Group in question has a description maintained for the required language.
  If not, add the missing description for the relevant language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If the transaction is being executed in a different language, switch to the appropriate language or ensure that the descriptions exist in that language.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the UoM Group is correctly assigned and that all necessary data is maintained.
  Use transaction MM03 to view the material and verify the UoM Group settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the UoM Group was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining UoM Groups and their descriptions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  OMN1: Maintain Unit of Measure Groups
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain UoM Groups and their descriptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the UoM Group descriptions are correctly maintained in the desired language.