How To Fix WZ505 - No description exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 505

• Message text: No description exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ505 - No description exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ505 No description exists
  
  Cause:
  The error message WZ505 No description exists typically occurs when SAP tries to retrieve a description for a particular object (such as a material, vendor, customer, or any master data) but cannot find any description in the system. This usually happens because:
  
  The description for the object in the requested language is missing.
  The master data record exists but the description field is empty.
  The language key used to fetch the description is not maintained.
  The object itself might not exist or is incorrectly referenced.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Missing material description in the material master.
  Missing vendor/customer name or description in the master data.
  Missing text or description in customizing or configuration tables.
  Language-dependent description missing for an object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data object (material, vendor, customer, etc.) exists.
  Check if the description field is maintained for the object.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Material Display), XK03 (Vendor Display), FD03 (Customer Display) to verify descriptions.
  
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, maintain it in the appropriate transaction.
  For materials, use MM02 to add or correct the description.
  For vendors/customers, use XK02/FD02 respectively.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the description exists in the language requested by the user.
  If the description is missing in the user’s logon language, either maintain the description in that language or switch to a language where the description exists.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing or Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs in a customizing step, check the relevant configuration tables for missing descriptions.
  Maintain the missing descriptions in the customizing tables or texts.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the cause is unclear, debugging the program or function module that triggers the message can help identify which object or description is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WZ (This message class is often related to warehouse management or logistics texts, but can appear in other modules depending on context.)
  Transaction Codes: MM02, MM03, XK02, XK03, FD02, FD03, SPRO (for customizing)
  Tables to Check:
  
  MARA, MAKT (Material descriptions)
  LFA1, LFB1 (Vendor master)
  KNA1, KNB1 (Customer master)
  TTXS (Text objects)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WZ505 for module-specific fixes or patches.
  
  
  Summary:
  The WZ505 No description exists error means SAP cannot find a description for a requested object in the specified language. The solution is to verify and maintain the missing description in the master data or customizing tables, ensuring the description exists in the user’s logon language.
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.