How To Fix 26104 - Maintain abbreviation and description in menu option for document status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Maintain abbreviation and description in menu option for document status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26104 - Maintain abbreviation and description in menu option for document status ?

  The SAP error message 26104, which states "Maintain abbreviation and description in menu option for document status," typically occurs when there is a missing or incomplete configuration related to document statuses in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of document management or workflow processes.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The abbreviation and description for a specific document status have not been maintained in the system.
  Incomplete Customization: If you are using a custom document status, it may not have been properly defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have included all necessary elements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the abbreviation and description for the document status in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path. This is usually found under:
  
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Document Management -> Document Status -> Maintain Document Status.
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Abbreviation and Description:
  
  In the document status configuration, find the specific document status that is causing the error.
  Ensure that both the abbreviation and description fields are filled out correctly.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Statuses:
  
  If you are using custom document statuses, ensure that they are properly defined and that all required fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported from another system, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on configuring document statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the document status configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.