How To Fix PRODUCT_MASTER_MSG001 - Descriptions for product are mandatory

PRODUCT_MASTER_MSG001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRODUCT_MASTER_MSG - Messages For Product Master

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Descriptions for product are mandatory

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PRODUCT_MASTER_MSG001 - Details

• The SAP error message PRODUCT_MASTER_MSG001 with the description "Descriptions for product are mandatory" typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a product master record in SAP, and the system requires that certain description fields be filled out, but they are missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that the mandatory description fields for the product master (such as the short description or long description) have not been filled in.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require descriptions for product master records, and if these fields are left blank, the error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, the user may have overlooked filling in the required description fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Fill in Mandatory Fields: Ensure that all mandatory description fields are filled out when creating or updating the product master. This typically includes:
  
  Short Description
  Long Description
  Any other relevant description fields as defined in your SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: