How To Fix CABA_EXTERN_HR011 - No short text found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CABA_EXTERN_HR - CATS II Messsage Class for HR Additional Data

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No short text found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CABA_EXTERN_HR011 - No short text found ?

  The SAP error message CABA_EXTERN_HR011 with the description "No short text found" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding short text for a specific entry in the HR (Human Resources) module. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to display or process HR-related data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the short text for a specific infotype or entry has not been maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the HR module, leading to missing or incorrect text elements.
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the data has been incorrectly imported or migrated, it may lead to this error.
  Language Settings: The error may also occur if the system is set to a language for which no short text has been defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Short Texts:
  
  Go to the relevant infotype or configuration area in the SAP system.
  Check if the short text is missing and maintain it accordingly.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to check and maintain text entries.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the HR module to ensure that all necessary texts are defined.
  Use transaction SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the HR data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check individual records for missing texts.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in the user profile match the language for which the texts are maintained.
  You can check and change the language settings in the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific infotypes or areas where the error is occurring to understand the expected texts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CABA_EXTERN_HR011 error message in SAP.