How To Fix /PLMI/SP_MAT077 - Unit of Measurement description not found for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_MAT -

• Message number: 077

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT077 - Unit of Measurement description not found for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_MAT077 Unit of Measurement description not found for language &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific unit of measurement (UoM) in the specified language. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying materials, or when performing transactions that involve units of measurement.
  Cause:
  
  Missing UoM Description: The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measurement has not been defined or does not have a description in the specified language in the system.
  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 unit of measurement is defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure) to check the UoM definitions.
  Ensure that the UoM in question has a description in the required language. If not, you can add the missing description.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  If the UoM is missing a description in the specified language, you can maintain it by selecting the UoM and adding the description for the required language.
  
  
  
  User Profile Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings in your user profile. You can do this by going to SU01 (User Maintenance) and verifying the logon language.
  If necessary, change the logon language to one that has the UoM description available.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  If the error occurs while working with a specific material, check the material master data to ensure that the UoM is correctly assigned and that all necessary descriptions are maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the UoM definitions were recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport request included all necessary data and that it was successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to UoM descriptions and language settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing units of measurement and language settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the unit of measurement descriptions are correctly maintained in the system.