How To Fix PQ048 - No description has been maintained for '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 048

• Message text: No description has been maintained for '&1'

What causes this issue?

Either a description has not been created for the object in question,
or the description in question is an inherited proficiency description.

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?

If the description is an inherited proficiency description, you can
translate and change it in the object from which it was inherited
(qualification group or scale).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ048 - No description has been maintained for '&1' ?

  The SAP error message PQ048 ("No description has been maintained for '&1'") typically occurs in the context of production planning or quality management when the system is unable to find a description for a specific object, such as a material, work center, or routing. The placeholder '&1' in the error message will be replaced with the identifier of the object that is missing a description.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The most common cause is that the object (e.g., material, work center, or routing) does not have a description maintained in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, where the description was not entered or was deleted.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings may not be set up correctly, leading to missing descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Description:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction to maintain the description for the object in question. For example:
  
  For materials, use transaction MM02 (Change Material) and ensure that the description is filled in the Basic Data view.
  For work centers, use transaction CR02 (Change Work Center) to maintain the description.
  For routings, use transaction CA02 (Change Routing) to ensure that the description is present.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Object Existence: Ensure that the object actually exists in the system and is not marked for deletion.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and correct any inconsistencies in the master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to maintain the description or which transaction to use, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the master data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes for maintaining master data in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP master data management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PQ048 error and ensure that the necessary descriptions are maintained for the relevant objects in your SAP system.