How To Fix 88151 - Short text for language & was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Short text for language & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88151 - Short text for language & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message "88151 Short text for language & was deleted" typically indicates that a short text description for a specific language has been deleted from the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when a user attempts to access a material, a customer, or any other object that requires a language-specific description.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Text: The short text for a specific language has been deleted from the database.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the available texts.
  Transport Issues: If the text was part of a transport request, it may not have been properly imported into the target system.
  Data Migration: During data migration or updates, some texts may not have been migrated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Texts: Verify if the short text exists for the specified language in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, customer master). You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and checking the language-specific texts.
  
  
  Recreate Texts: If the text has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and adding the short text for the required language.
  Ensuring that the text is saved correctly.
  
  
  
  Language Settings: Check the user’s language settings in their profile. Ensure that the language is set correctly and that the necessary texts are available in that language.
  
  
  Transport Request: If the issue is related to a transport request, ensure that the transport has been correctly imported and that all necessary texts are included.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the object you are working with.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03 (for material master), or other relevant transactions based on the object you are dealing with.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 88151 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Manual: Review the user manual or help documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how to manage language-specific texts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and restore the necessary short text for the specified language.