How To Fix /PLMU/UI_LBL008 - Maintain languages on Basic Data tab

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_LBL -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Maintain languages on Basic Data tab

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_LBL008 - Maintain languages on Basic Data tab ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_LBL008 Maintain languages on Basic Data tab typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Management, particularly when dealing with product labels or similar data that requires language-specific information.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system expects language-specific data to be maintained for a particular object (like a product or material) in the Basic Data tab, but it has not been provided. This can happen if:
  
  The language settings for the object are incomplete.
  The required language entries have not been filled in.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to maintain language data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Relevant Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., MM01 for material creation, or a similar transaction for product data).
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Basic Data Tab:
  
  Locate the Basic Data tab in the relevant screen.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Data:
  
  Ensure that you have filled in all required fields