How To Fix 30014 - Short text for master record & does not exist

30014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 30 - Service Master: Basic Data

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Short text for master record & does not exist

What causes this issue?

No short text for the master record exists in the database.

System Response

The program does not normally allow this situation.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 30014 - Short text for master record & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "30014 - Short text for master record & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific master record that is required for the operation you are trying to perform. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with material master records, vendor master records, or customer master records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Record: The most common cause is that the master record (e.g., material, vendor, or customer) has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Input: The input provided (like the ID or code of the master record) may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the master record.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from retrieving the master record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existence of Master Record:
  
  Verify if the master record exists in the system. You