How To Fix SIPT651 - 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: 651

• 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).

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

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT651 - Description of material &1 required either in Portuguese or logon lang. ?

  The SAP error message SIPT651 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: The material may have been created or updated without providing a description in the necessary language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the descriptions in the relevant language fields.
  If the description is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Update Descriptions:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, update the material description in the required language.
  Ensure that the description is filled out in both Portuguese and the logon language if they differ.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify the user's logon language settings. This can be checked in the user profile settings.
  If necessary, change the logon language to match the available descriptions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to update the material master data, contact your organization's master data management team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all materials have consistent descriptions across all required languages to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (if you need to create a new material with proper descriptions)
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings: Users can check their logon language in their user profile settings, which can be accessed through transaction SU01.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to material descriptions and language settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIPT651 error and ensure that the material descriptions are properly maintained in the required languages.