How To Fix WGDS_ENH122 - No description has been specified for the new generic material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH -

• Message number: 122

• Message text: No description has been specified for the new generic material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_ENH122 - No description has been specified for the new generic material ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WGDS_ENH122 – No description has been specified for the new generic material.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or enhance a generic material in SAP (typically in the context of SAP Global Recipe Management or SAP Recipe Development), but the system detects that the material description field is empty or missing. The description is a mandatory field for generic materials to ensure proper identification and usage in recipes or production processes.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Generic materials are used in recipes or production orders as placeholders or templates.
  When creating or enhancing such materials, SAP requires a description to be entered.
  If the description is not provided, the system throws the WGDS_ENH122 error to prevent incomplete or ambiguous material master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide a Description:
  
  When creating or enhancing the generic material, ensure that the Material Description field is filled in.
  The description should be meaningful and follow your organization's naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Check User Input Screens:
  
  Verify that the input screen or interface you are using to create the generic material includes the description field.
  Sometimes, customizations or user exits might hide or skip this field, so ensure it is visible and mandatory.
  
  
  
  Data Upload / Interface:
  
  If you are using a data upload tool (e.g., LSMW, BAPIs, or custom programs), check that the description field is correctly mapped and populated.
  Missing description in the upload file or interface will cause this error.
  
  
  
  Enhancement or Custom Code:
  
  If this error appears during an enhancement or custom development, review the code to ensure the description is set before saving the material.
  Check any user exits, BADIs, or enhancement spots related to material creation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 / MM02 – Material Master Create/Change (for generic materials)
  C203 – Recipe Development (where generic materials are often used)
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA – General Material Data (description stored in MAKT table)
  MAKT – Material Descriptions
  
  
  Notes & Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to generic material creation and recipe management may provide additional insights.
  Check SAP Help Portal for "Generic Material" and "Recipe Development" documentation.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error WGDS_ENH122 means the generic material description is missing.
  Always enter a valid description when creating or enhancing generic materials.
  Verify input screens, data uploads, and custom code to ensure the description is provided.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction or process where the error occurs, and whether this is during manual entry, data upload, or custom development.