How To Fix WA106 - Enter a description for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Enter a description for &

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  Error Message
  WA106: Enter a description for &
  
  Cause
  This message typically appears when you are trying to save or proceed in a transaction or master data maintenance screen where a description field is mandatory but has been left empty. The system expects a description (text) to be entered for a particular object (e.g., material, vendor, customer, cost center, etc.), and since it is missing, the system prompts you to enter it.
  The ampersand (&) in the message is a placeholder for the field or object name, which might be replaced by the actual field name or object in the user interface or logs.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing master data records.
  When entering data in customizing or configuration transactions.
  When saving data where a description field is mandatory but not filled.
  In some cases, during document entry or processing where a description is required.
  
  
  Solution
  
  Enter the required description: Simply provide the missing description in the relevant field.
  Check field status: If the description field is mandatory, ensure it is filled before saving.
  Field status configuration: If you believe the description should not be mandatory, check the field status group or screen variant settings in customizing (e.g., for materials, check field selection groups in MM; for vendors/customers, check the account group settings).
  Check for user exits or validations: Sometimes, custom code or validations enforce description entry. Review any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements that might require this field.
  Screen variants or personalization: If the field is hidden or not visible, adjust the screen layout or personalization to make the description field visible and fill it.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Field Status Groups: In SAP, field status groups control which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed. For example, in material master (transaction MM01/MM02), the field status group controls whether the description is mandatory.
  Transaction Codes: The error can appear in various transactions depending on the object, such as:
  
  MM01/MM02 (Material Master)
  XK01/XK02 (Vendor Master)
  FD01/FD02 (Customer Master)
  KS01/KS02 (Cost Center)
  
  
  Message Class: The message WA106 belongs to message class WA (which is related to master data and other application-specific messages).
  Debugging: If unsure where the message is triggered, use transaction SE91 to look up message WA106 and check the documentation or program where it is called.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this message in your specific module or SAP version.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Mandatory description field left empty.
  
  
  Solution
  Enter the required description before saving. Check field status if needed.
  
  
  Related
  Field status groups, master data transactions, user exits, message class WA.
  
  
  
  
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