How To Fix WRF_PRC_SCD005 - Description for date &1 in language &2 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_SCD - Purchasing Scheduling Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Description for date &1 in language &2 not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD005 - Description for date &1 in language &2 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD005 indicates that there is a missing description for a specific date in a particular language within the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Retail or Supply Chain Management modules, where product descriptions or other related data need to be maintained for various languages and dates.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to access a description for a product or item that has not been maintained for the specified date and language.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the necessary data has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some descriptions may not have been transferred properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Maintain the Description:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like MM02 for material master or WRF_MAINTAIN for retail-specific data).
  Enter the product or item number and the relevant date.
  Ensure that the description is maintained for the specified language. If it is missing, add the necessary description.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify that the language settings in your user profile and the system are correctly configured. Ensure that the language you are trying to access is supported and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Data Maintenance Procedures:
  
  Ensure that there are proper procedures in place for maintaining product descriptions and other related data. This may involve training for users or setting up automated processes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any other missing data that may lead to similar errors in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining product descriptions in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining product data, such as MM02, MM03, WRF_MAINTAIN, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to maintain product descriptions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PRC_SCD005 error and ensure that the necessary descriptions are maintained for the relevant products and languages.