How To Fix RELSTRAT_MSG034 - Description is mandatory

RELSTRAT_MSG034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RELSTRAT_MSG - Release Strategy Messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Description is mandatory

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RELSTRAT_MSG034 - Details

• The SAP error message RELSTRAT_MSG034 with the description "Description is mandatory" typically occurs when a required field for a description is not filled in during a transaction or process. This error is often encountered in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to logistics, project management, or any other module where descriptions are necessary for records.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a description to be entered in a specific field, and it has been left blank. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Creating or updating a document (e.g., purchase order, sales order, project, etc.) where a description is required.
  Missing mandatory fields in a custom transaction or program.
  Configuration settings that enforce mandatory fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RELSTRAT_MSG034 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Determine which field is causing the error. This is usually indicated in the error message or can be inferred from the context of