How To Fix WRF_APC638 - Description in system language does not exist for EAN &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Description in system language does not exist for EAN &1

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC638 - Description in system language does not exist for EAN &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to display or process a material or product identified by an EAN (European Article Number) or barcode, but the description for that material in the logon or system language is missing in the database.
  In other words, the system expects a material description in the language currently set in the user session or system, but it cannot find it for the given EAN.
  
  Explanation:
  
  EAN (European Article Number) is used to uniquely identify products.
  SAP stores material descriptions in multiple languages.
  If the description for the material in the current language is not maintained, this error is triggered.
  This is common in scenarios involving barcode scanning, material master data display, or reporting where language-specific descriptions are required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Descriptions in the Required Language:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number corresponding to the EAN.
  Navigate to the Basic Data 1 or Basic Data 2 tab (depending on your SAP version).
  Check the language field and maintain the description in the system language (or the language of the user session).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the logon language of the user.
  If necessary, change the user logon language to one in which the description exists.
  Alternatively, maintain descriptions in all relevant languages.
  
  
  
  Check EAN to Material Mapping:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to verify the material linked to the EAN.
  Use transaction EAN or GS1 related transactions to check barcode assignments.
  
  
  
  Transport or Synchronize Master Data:
  
  If the description exists in development but not in production, transport the master data.
  Synchronize master data if multiple systems are involved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is part of the APC (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or Warehouse Management modules where EANs are frequently used.
  The message number WRF_APC638 indicates it is a warning or error related to warehouse or planning functions.
  Maintaining consistent master data across languages is critical for global SAP implementations.
  You can check the message text and details in transaction SE91 by entering the message class WRF_APC and message number 638.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing material description in the system language for the given EAN.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the material description in the required language via MM02 or adjust user language.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  MM02, MM03, SE91, EAN maintenance transactions.
  
  
  Module
  APC, Warehouse Management, Material Master Data.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps to maintain descriptions or check EAN mappings, feel free to ask!