How To Fix PMD_MSG032 - Description of product & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMD_MSG - Messages required for Product Material Dark API

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Description of product & not maintained

What causes this issue?

The product master record has no description (short text) in the chosen
language.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the product description in the product master record in the
appropriate language.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMD_MSG032 - Description of product & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message PMD_MSG032, which states "Description of product & not maintained," typically occurs in the context of Product Master Data management within SAP. This error indicates that a product (or material) does not have a description maintained in the system, which is required for various processes, such as sales, purchasing, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the product or material in question does not have a description entered in the relevant fields of the material master record.
  Data Entry Issues: It could also arise from incomplete data entry during the creation or modification of the product master.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the system configuration may require a description for certain processes, and if it is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PMD_MSG032 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02 or MM03).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) to see if the description is maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Description:
  
  If the description is missing, you can maintain it by using Transaction Code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  Navigate to the Basic Data view and enter a valid description for the product.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the description field is set as mandatory for the relevant processes.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material).
  Material Master Views: Basic Data, Sales Org Data, Purchasing Data, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PMD_MSG032 error and ensure that the product descriptions are properly maintained in your SAP system.