How To Fix 8B173 - Enter a short text

8B173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Enter a short text

What causes this issue?

No short text has been entered

System Response

It is not possible to process this item.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a short text or a material number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B173 - Enter a short text ?

  The SAP error message 8B173 ("Enter a short text") typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify a record in the SAP system, and a required field for a short text description is left blank. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially when dealing with master data, such as material master records, vendor master records, or other transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a short text description to be entered in a specific field, and the user has not provided any input in that field. This is often a mandatory field in the data entry screen.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the screen where the error occurred and identify the field that requires a short text description. This field is usually labeled clearly.
  
  
  Enter Short Text: Provide a meaningful short text description in the required field. This