How To Fix 881213 - No short text available for packaging &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 213

• Message text: No short text available for packaging &1

What causes this issue?

No short text exists for a packaging without reference to the material
master.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify at least one short text for this packaging.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881213 - No short text available for packaging &1 ?

  The SAP error message "881213 No short text available for packaging &1" typically indicates that there is a missing or incomplete short text description for a packaging material in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation or processing of packaging materials in logistics or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The primary cause of this error is that the short text for the specified packaging material (denoted by &1) is not maintained in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to packaging materials.
  Configuration Issues: The packaging material may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  Enter the packaging material number that is causing the error.
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.) and ensure that the short text is filled in.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the material master data are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the packaging material is correctly defined and activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to packaging materials in the relevant modules (e.g., Logistics, Sales and Distribution).
  Ensure that the packaging material type is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on packaging materials and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03 (Display Material), and MARA (Material Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to packaging materials and error message 881213.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the packaging material is properly defined in the SAP system.