How To Fix 30210 - Please maintain service short text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 30 - Service Master: Basic Data

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Please maintain service short text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 30210 - Please maintain service short text ?

  The SAP error message 30210, which states "Please maintain service short text," typically occurs when a service or function module is being called without a proper short text description being maintained in the system. This short text is essential for identifying the service in various contexts, such as in reports or user interfaces.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The primary cause of this error is that the short text for a service or function module has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the service or the related components that require a short text description.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from another system, the short text might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the short text for the relevant service. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Service Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code where the service is defined (e.g., SE80 for Object Navigator or SE37 for Function Modules).
  
  
  
  Locate the Service:
  
  Find the specific service or function module that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Open the service or function module and look for the field labeled "Short Text" or "Description."
  Enter a meaningful short text that describes the service.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the short text, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes (if necessary):
  
  If you are working in a development environment and need to transport the changes to a production environment, ensure that the changes are included in a transport request.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  After maintaining the short text, test the service again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80, SE37, or SE11 for data dictionary objects.
  Documentation: Check SAP documentation or help files for more details on maintaining service definitions and descriptions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to service definitions in the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.