How To Fix VX602 - Description is required

VX602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VX - Text processing messages

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Description is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VX602 - Description is required ?

  The SAP error message VX602, which states "Description is required," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when creating or processing sales documents such as sales orders, quotations, or contracts. This error indicates that a required field for a description is missing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Description Field: The description field for a line item or header is not filled in, and the system requires it to proceed.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require descriptions for certain document types or item categories.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering a description while creating or modifying a document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VX602 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields, especially the description fields, are filled in. This includes both header and item-level descriptions.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: If you have access to