How To Fix BRF274 - The short text does not have any fourth message variable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRF - Messages for Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 274

• Message text: The short text does not have any fourth message variable

What causes this issue?

For the action, in the <ZK>Details</> section, you made an entry in the
<ZK>Expression &4</> field or in the <ZK>Message Variable &4</> field,
but there is no variable &v4& in the message short text.

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?

Delete the entry in the <ZK>Expression &4</> field or in the <ZK>Message
Variable &4</> field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRF274 - The short text does not have any fourth message variable ?

  The SAP error message BRF274 ("The short text does not have any fourth message variable") typically occurs in the context of Business Rule Framework (BRF+) when there is an issue with the message text configuration. This error indicates that the system is expecting a fourth message variable in the short text of a message, but it is not defined.
  Cause:
  
  Message Configuration: The error usually arises when a message is defined with a certain number of variables, but the short text of the message does not include all the expected variables. For example, if a message is defined to have four variables, but the short text only includes three, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Message Usage: The message might be invoked incorrectly in the BRF+ rules or expressions, leading to a mismatch between the expected and actual number of variables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Definition:
  
  Go to the BRF+ workbench and check the message definition that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the short text of the message includes all the required variables. If the message is supposed to have four variables, make sure that the short text is defined accordingly.
  
  
  
  Modify the Short Text:
  
  If the short text is missing the fourth variable, you can either add it to the short text or modify the message definition to reduce the number of expected variables to match the short text.
  
  
  
  Review Rule Logic:
  
  Check the rules or expressions where the message is being called. Ensure that the correct number of parameters is being passed when invoking the message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the BRF+ application to ensure that the error is resolved and that the messages are displayed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BRF+ Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BRF+ for detailed information on message handling and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to BRF+ messages and error handling.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRF274 error and ensure that your message configurations are correct.