How To Fix 0M253 - The short description will not be displayed again next time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0M - Customer Enhancements

• Message number: 253

• Message text: The short description will not be displayed again next time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0M253 - The short description will not be displayed again next time ?

  The SAP error message 0M253 indicates that the short description of a material or object will not be displayed again in the future. This message typically arises in the context of material master data or when dealing with certain transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message is usually triggered when:
  
  The short description for a material or object has been set to not display again, possibly due to a user action or a system setting.
  There may be a configuration issue or a missing entry in the material master data.
  The user may have previously chosen to suppress the display of the short description for that particular material or object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the short description field in the Basic Data view. If it is blank or incorrect, you may need to update it using MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Review User Settings:
  
  Sometimes, user-specific settings can affect how descriptions are displayed. Check if there are any user-specific settings that might suppress the display of short descriptions.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that there are no system-wide settings that are causing this behavior.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to see if the short description displays correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data management.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation.