How To Fix SRET116 - Enter a description

SRET116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRET - SAP Retrieval : Administration - Indexing - Search

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Enter a description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRET116 - Enter a description ?

  The SAP error message SRET116, which states "Enter a description," typically occurs when a required field for a description is left blank in a transaction or during data entry. This error is common in various SAP modules where descriptions are mandatory for certain entries, such as in the creation of materials, purchase orders, or other master data.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a description to be entered in a specific field, and the user has either not filled it in or has left it blank. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Creating or editing a material master record.
  Entering a new vendor or customer.
  Filling out a purchase order or sales order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRET116 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Look for the field that requires a description. This is usually indicated by the error message or highlighted in the user interface.
  
  
  Enter a Description: Provide