How To Fix 88150 - Short text in language & already exists

88150 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Short text in language & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88150 - Short text in language & already exists ?

  The SAP error message "88150 Short text in language & already exists" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a short text entry (such as a description or label) in a specific language, but an entry with the same key already exists for that language. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with texts for materials, customers, vendors, or other master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an existing entry for the same object (e.g., material, customer) in the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Code: You may be trying to enter a text in a language that is already used by another entry.
  Data Consistency: The system enforces data consistency, preventing duplicate entries for the same language.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new entry, check if an entry already exists for the same object in the specified language. You can