How To Fix RMSL315 - Description of ingredient &1 does not exist in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSL - Labeling Application Messages

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Description of ingredient &1 does not exist in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSL315 - Description of ingredient &1 does not exist in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message RMSL315, which states "Description of ingredient &1 does not exist in language &2," typically occurs in the context of materials management or recipe management within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific ingredient (identified by &1) in the specified language (identified by &2).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Data: The ingredient in question does not have a description available in the specified language. This can happen if the data was not entered or translated for that particular language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the transaction may not match the available descriptions for the ingredient.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the ingredient is defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ingredient Master Data:
  
  Go to the ingredient master data (transaction code: MM02 for material master or relevant transaction for recipe management).
  Verify if the description for the ingredient exists in the specified language. If it does not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you can add it by editing the ingredient master data and providing the necessary translations for the required language.
  
  
  
  Review User Language Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set. You can do this in the user settings (transaction code: SU01).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to ensure that the ingredient data is complete and correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing ingredient descriptions and translations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and CS02 (Change Recipe) to manage ingredient data.
  Language Settings: Understand how language settings work in SAP, including how to set the default language for users and how to manage translations.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your organization has a process in place for maintaining and updating master data, including translations for different languages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RMSL315 error and ensure that ingredient descriptions are available in the required languages.