How To Fix 30017 - Please maintain short text in line &

30017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 30 - Service Master: Basic Data

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Please maintain short text in line &

What causes this issue?

To be able to enter the master record with its basic data in the
specified line, you must enter a short text for the master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 30017 - Please maintain short text in line & ?

  The SAP error message 30017, which states "Please maintain short text in line &," typically occurs when a required short text description for a line item in a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or material master) is missing. This short text is essential for identifying the item in various reports and transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The most common cause is that the short text field for a line item has not been filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a short text for certain types of documents or items.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, the user may have overlooked filling in the short text field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Navigate to the document or item where the error occurred.
  Locate the line item that is causing the error.
  Fill in the short text field with an appropriate description.
  Save the changes and try processing the document again.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If