How To Fix WRF_APC090 - Material description and language are blank for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Material description and language are blank for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC090 - Material description and language are blank for material &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC090: Material description and language are blank for material &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process or display a material, but the material master record does not have a description maintained in the required language. Specifically:
  
  The material master exists, but the material description field is empty for the language in which the system or user is trying to display or process the material.
  The language key (e.g., EN for English, DE for German) is missing or the description for that language is not maintained.
  This often happens in reports, forms, or interfaces that require the material description to be present for display or processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the material description for the relevant language(s):
  
  
  Check the Material Master Description:
  
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number &1 (the material number from the error message).
  Go to the Basic Data 1 or Basic Data 2 tab (depending on your SAP version).
  Check if the material description is maintained for the language you are working with.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Material Description:
  
  Use transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number.
  Select the appropriate views (usually Basic Data 1).
  Make sure to select the correct language (you can change the logon language or specify the language in the material master).
  Enter a valid material description.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  If multiple languages are used:
  
  Ensure that descriptions exist for all relevant languages.
  You can switch the logon language or use transaction MM03 with different language settings to verify.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Sometimes the user’s logon language or the language setting in the report/form is different from the language in which the description is maintained.
  Adjust the language settings or maintain descriptions in the required languages.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Material Description in SAP:
  
  Material descriptions are language-dependent and stored in the material master. They are essential for user-friendly display and reporting.
  
  
  Language Key:
  
  SAP uses language keys (e.g., EN, DE, FR) to store descriptions in multiple languages.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM01 - Create Material (if material does not exist)
  
  
  
  Impact:
  
  Missing material descriptions can cause issues in:
  
  Reports
  Forms (e.g., SAPscript, SmartForms, Adobe Forms)
  Interfaces with external systems
  User screens where material details are displayed
  
  
  
  Note:
  
  If the material description is intentionally blank (e.g., for a placeholder material), consider maintaining a generic description or adjusting the program/report to handle blank descriptions gracefully.
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the context in which the error occurs (e.g., transaction, report, interface) for more tailored guidance.