How To Fix 6R061 - Material short text does not exist for material


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 6R - Messages for Retail MRP

  • Message number: 061

  • Message text: Material short text does not exist for material

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  • System Response

    INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

    How to fix this error?

    Enter another material or maintain the material text in the material
    master data.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6R061 - Material short text does not exist for material ?

    The SAP error message 6R061 indicates that there is no short text available for a specific material in the system. This typically occurs when a material master record is incomplete or not properly maintained. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:

    Cause:

    1. Missing Short Text: The material master record does not have a short text defined for the specified language.
    2. Incorrect Material Number: The material number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
    3. Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile may not match the language in which the material short text is defined.
    4. Material Status: The material may be flagged as inactive or not available for use.

    Solution:

    1. Check Material Master Record:

      • Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
      • Check the Basic Data view to see if the short text is filled in for the relevant language.
      • If it is missing, you can update it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
    2. Verify Material Number:

      • Ensure that the material number you are using is correct and exists in the system.
      • You can use transaction code MMR1 (Material List) to search for the material.
    3. Language Settings:

      • Check your user profile settings to ensure that the language is set correctly.
      • You can change the language in the SAP GUI by going to System > User Profile > Own Data and adjusting the language settings.
    4. Material Status:

      • Check if the material is flagged as inactive. If so, you may need to reactivate it or create a new material record.
    5. Consult with Master Data Team:

      • If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your organization’s master data management team to ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • MM03: Display Material
      • MM02: Change Material
      • MMR1: Material List
    • Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are properly maintained.
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to material master data.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 6R061 and ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate.

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