How To Fix WW058 - Please enter a description for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Please enter a description for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW058 - Please enter a description for material & ?

  The SAP error message WW058, which states "Please enter a description for material &," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material master record in SAP, but the description field for the material is left blank. This is a mandatory field, and the system requires a description to be entered for the material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not filled in the description field for the material being created or modified.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured as mandatory in the material master data settings.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the description field or mistakenly left it blank.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Description: The simplest solution is to go back to the material master record and enter a valid description in the required field.
  Check Field Settings: If you are consistently encountering this error, check the configuration settings for the material master data to ensure that the description field is set up correctly.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained to fill in all mandatory fields when creating or modifying material records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials that a company uses. It includes various data such as descriptions, units of measure, and other relevant details.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material master data include:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  Field Status Groups: In SAP, field status groups can be configured to determine which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed during data entry. This can be checked in the configuration settings if you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after ensuring that the description is filled in, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.