How To Fix WER132 - Description &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Description &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER132 - Description &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message WER132: Description &1 is not valid typically occurs when there is an issue with the description field of a particular object or master data record. The placeholder &1 in the message is replaced by the actual description text that was found invalid.
  
  Cause
  
  The description entered for an object (such as a material, vendor, customer, or other master data) does not meet the validation criteria set in the system.
  This could be due to:
  
  Use of invalid or special characters not allowed in the description field.
  Description length exceeding the allowed limit.
  Description containing only spaces or being empty when a value is mandatory.
  Description not conforming to specific format or language requirements.
  
  
  Sometimes, custom validations or user-exits/enhancements might enforce additional rules on the description field, causing this error.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Description Text:
  
  Verify that the description does not contain any special characters or symbols that are not allowed.
  Ensure the description length is within the allowed limit (usually defined by the data element or domain).
  Make sure the description is not blank or only spaces if the field is mandatory.
  
  
  
  Review Validation Rules:
  
  Check if there are any custom validations, user-exits, or BAdIs implemented that validate the description field.
  If yes, review the logic to understand why the description is rejected.
  
  
  
  Correct the Description:
  
  Modify the description to comply with the allowed format and length.
  Remove any invalid characters.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  If the description is language-dependent, ensure the correct language key is used and the description is valid for that language.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation or Notes:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to message WER132 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: WER (usually related to master data or description validations)
  Transaction Codes: The error can appear in various transactions depending on the object, e.g., MM01 (Material Master), XK01 (Vendor Master), FD01 (Customer Master), etc.
  Data Element/Domain: The description field is often linked to a data element with specific domain restrictions.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes referencing WER132 for specific scenarios.
  User-Exits/BAdIs: Check for enhancements in the relevant master data transactions that might add extra validation.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or object where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.