How To Fix CF723 - You cannot delete the short description in language &.

CF723 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CF - PRT management messages

• Message number: 723

• Message text: You cannot delete the short description in language &.

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the short text of the <GL:production_resource/tool>
production resource/tool</>. However, you cannot delete the short text
in the logon language.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CF723 - You cannot delete the short description in language &. ?

  The SAP error message CF723, which states "You cannot delete the short description in language &," typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify the short description of a material or object in a specific language that is required for the system's operation. This error is often encountered in the context of material master data or other master data objects where language-specific descriptions are maintained.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Language Requirement: The short description in certain languages is mandatory for the material or object. SAP requires at least one short description to be present in the specified language.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules to ensure that essential information is not inadvertently removed, which could lead to issues in reporting or processing.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may dictate that certain languages must always have a description.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Settings: Verify the language settings for the material or object you