How To Fix AD645 - No short/long name for entity types &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 645

• Message text: No short/long name for entity types &

What causes this issue?

No short or long name found for the entity types being edited. In all
probability, no name has been entered.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Define the short and long names for the entity types.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD645 - No short/long name for entity types & ?

  The SAP error message AD645 ("No short/long name for entity types &") typically occurs when there is a missing or incomplete configuration for an entity type in the SAP system. This error is often related to the Data Dictionary or the configuration of business objects in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short/Long Name: The entity type referenced in the error does not have a defined short or long name in the system. This can happen if the entity type was created but not fully configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the entity types in the relevant application area, such as Business Partner, Material Management, or others.
  Transport Issues: If the entity type was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Entity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and check the entity type in question.
  Ensure that both the short name and long name are defined for the entity type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Short/Long Names:
  
  If the names are missing, you can maintain them by editing the entity type in the Data Dictionary.
  Make sure to save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module or entity type to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) can be useful for checking and modifying entity types.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is impacting production systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AD645 error and ensure that the entity types are correctly configured in your SAP system.