How To Fix 30657 - Short text in language &1 already existed and was ignored

30657 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 30 - Service Master: Basic Data

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Short text in language &1 already existed and was ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 30657 - Short text in language &1 already existed and was ignored ?

  The SAP error message 30657, which states "Short text in language &1 already existed and was ignored," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a text entry in a specific language, but a text entry with the same key already exists for that language. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with text elements in customizing, translations, or when importing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a short text entry in the specified language (denoted by &1) for the same key or object.
  Data Import: If you are importing data (e.g., via LSMW, BAPIs, or other data migration tools), the system may encounter existing entries that conflict with the new data being imported.
  Translation Issues: When translating texts, if the same text key is being translated multiple times for the same language, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before