How To Fix SIPT601 - Description of material &1 required either in Portuguese or logon lang.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Description of material &1 required either in Portuguese or logon lang.

What causes this issue?

A material must have a description either in Portuguese or in the logon
language if it is used in documents that have been posted with a
Portuguese digital signature (in a Portuguese company code or in a
Portuguese organizational unit of a foreign company code).

System Response

If the relevant material descriptions do not exist, the system prevents
the posting.

How to fix this error?

In the material master record, enter a Portuguese description, a
description in the logon language, or both.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT601 - Description of material &1 required either in Portuguese or logon lang. ?

  The SAP error message SIPT601 indicates that a description for a material is required in either Portuguese or the logon language of the user. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to a material that lacks the necessary description in the required language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Description: The material in question does not have a description in the required language (Portuguese or the user's logon language).
  Language Settings: The user's logon language settings may not match the available descriptions for the material.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or maintenance of the material master data, the description may not have been entered for all required languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03 or MM02).
  Enter the material number and check the descriptions in the relevant language fields.
  If the description is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Update Descriptions:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can update the material description in the required language.
  Use Transaction Code MM02 to modify the material and enter the missing description.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct logon language.
  You can check or change your logon language in the user settings (Transaction Code SU01).
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to update the material master, contact your organization's master data management team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After updating the material description, validate that the changes have been saved and that the error no longer appears when performing the action.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  User Language Settings: Users can set their preferred language in their user profile, which can affect how data is displayed and what is required.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials used in the organization, and it is crucial to maintain accurate and complete data for effective operations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIPT601 error and ensure that the material descriptions are complete in the required languages.