How To Fix WGDS_ENH124 - Enter a description for the generic material in the given language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH -

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Enter a description for the generic material in the given language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_ENH124 - Enter a description for the generic material in the given language ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WGDS_ENH124 – Enter a description for the generic material in the given language
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to create or maintain a generic material in SAP (often in the context of SAP Global Batch Traceability or SAP EHS) and the system requires a description for the generic material in a specific language, but no description has been entered.
  Generic materials are used as templates or placeholders for materials that share common characteristics. SAP mandates that each generic material must have a description in the language(s) relevant for the business processes or master data maintenance.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a description for the generic material in the language specified by the system.
  When creating or editing the generic material, navigate to the description field and provide a meaningful description in the required language.
  If multiple languages are used in your system, ensure that descriptions exist for all mandatory languages.
  Save the changes after entering the description.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is typically encountered in SAP EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) or SAP Global Batch Traceability scenarios where generic materials are maintained.
  The description is important for identification and reporting purposes.
  Language-dependent descriptions are maintained in the material master or in the specific generic material master data.
  If you are unsure which language is required, check the system language settings or the language key shown in the error message.
  You can maintain descriptions via transaction codes like MM01/MM02 (for materials) or specific EHS transactions for generic materials.
  If the error persists despite entering descriptions, verify that the language key matches the one expected by the system and that the description is saved properly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  WGDS_ENH124 – Enter a description for the generic material in the given language
  
  
  Cause
  Missing description for the generic material in the required language
  
  
  Solution
  Enter and save a description for the generic material in the specified language
  
  
  Context
  SAP EHS, SAP Global Batch Traceability, material master data maintenance
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction or process you are performing, and the language code indicated in the error message.