How To Fix WRF_APC091 - Enter a material description for material &1 in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Enter a material description for material &1 in language &2

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC091
  
  Text: Enter a material description for material &1 in language &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the system requires a material description to be maintained for the specified material (&1) in the specified language (&2), but it is currently missing. Material descriptions are mandatory for certain processes, especially when working with Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or other integrated modules that rely on complete master data.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or replicating material master data to APO or other systems.
  During data validation in transactions involving material master data.
  When the system checks for completeness of material descriptions in required languages.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Description:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number (&1).
  Select the Basic Data 1 or Basic Data 2 view (depending on your system configuration).
  Choose the language (&2) for which the description is missing.
  Enter a valid material description.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language &2 is valid and active in your system.
  If the language is not required, adjust the system settings or master data replication filters accordingly.
  
  
  
  Data Replication:
  
  If the error occurs during replication (e.g., CIF to APO), ensure that the material description exists in the source system before replication.
  
  
  
  Mass Maintenance:
  
  If multiple materials are missing descriptions, consider using mass maintenance tools like MM17 or LSMW to update descriptions in bulk.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), CIF transactions (e.g., /SAPAPO/CIF).
  Tables: MARA (General Material Data), MAKT (Material Descriptions).
  Notes: Check SAP Notes related to material master data replication and language-dependent descriptions.
  APO Integration: Material descriptions are crucial for planning and reporting in APO; missing descriptions can cause planning errors or incomplete data transfer.
  
  
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