How To Fix WB087 - No text for material & maintained in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 087

• Message text: No text for material & maintained in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB087 - No text for material & maintained in language & ?

  The SAP error message WB087 indicates that there is no text maintained for a specific material in the specified language. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or display material information in a language for which the material description or text has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Text: The material in question does not have a description or text maintained in the specified language.
  Language Settings: The system is set to display information in a language that is not supported for the material.
  Data Entry Error: The material may have been created or imported without the necessary text entries in all required languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Text:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.).
  Navigate to the "Descriptions" or "Texts" tab and enter the required text in the specified language.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If the user needs to work in a different language, consider switching to a language for which the material text is available.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can also use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material text exists in other languages.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If the material data was migrated from another system, ensure that all necessary texts were included in the migration process.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to maintain material texts, contact your master data management team to update the material information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials that a company procures, produces, and sells. It is essential to maintain accurate and complete data for effective operations.
  Language Keys: SAP uses language keys to identify the language in which the material text is maintained. Ensure that the correct language key is being used.
  User Profiles: User profiles in SAP can be configured to default to a specific language, which may affect how data is displayed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB087 error and ensure that the material text is available in the required language.