How To Fix 88245 - Maintain short text for new key entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Maintain short text for new key entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88245 - Maintain short text for new key entry ?

  The SAP error message 88245, "Maintain short text for new key entry," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a key (such as a material, customer, vendor, etc.) in the SAP system, but you have not provided a short text description for that key. The short text is a required field that provides a brief description of the key being created.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system requires a short text entry for the new key, and it has not been provided. This is a common requirement in SAP to ensure that every key has a meaningful description for easier identification and reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where you are trying to create or modify the key (e.g., MM01 for material creation, XK01 for vendor creation, etc.).
  
  
  Locate the short text field in the screen where you are entering the details for the new key.
  
  
  Enter a meaningful short text that describes the key you are creating. This text should be concise but informative enough to identify the key's purpose.
  
  
  Save your changes after entering the short text.
  
  
  Re-attempt the operation that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Length: The short text field typically has a character limit (e.g., 40 characters), so ensure that your entry adheres to this limit.
  Language Considerations: If your SAP system is multilingual, ensure that the short text is entered in the appropriate language or that translations are provided if necessary.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific transaction codes and their requirements regarding key entries and short texts.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the keys in the system.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.