How To Fix UA_SM1069 - Description of object category &1 must not be empty

UA_SM1069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UA_SM1 - Structure Maintenance

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Description of object category &1 must not be empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UA_SM1069 - Description of object category &1 must not be empty ?

  The SAP error message UA_SM1069, which states "Description of object category &1 must not be empty," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object category in SAP, and the description field for that category is left blank. This is a validation error that ensures that every object category has a meaningful description for identification and usability purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the description field for the specified object category (denoted by &1 in the error message) is either not filled in or is left empty during the creation or modification process. This can happen due to:
  
  User oversight: The user may have forgotten to enter a description.
  Data import issues: If data is being imported from an external source, the description field may not have been populated correctly.
  System configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system does not enforce the requirement for a