How To Fix CI017 - Maintain short text key & for operation & correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Maintain short text key & for operation & correctly

What causes this issue?

The standard text key you have entered does not exist.

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?

Check whether the standard text key you have entered is correct. If it
is not, enter the correct one. You can use the possible entries
pushbutton to display a list of the standard text keys allowed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI017 - Maintain short text key & for operation & correctly ?

  The SAP error message CI017, which states "Maintain short text key & for operation & correctly," typically occurs when there is an issue with the short text key for a specific operation in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of configuration or master data maintenance, particularly in areas like production planning, project systems, or other modules where operations are defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The short text key for the operation is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The operation may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary short text.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the operation, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the short text for the operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., C223 for maintaining operations in a routing).
  Check if the short text key is maintained for the operation in question.
  If it is missing, enter the appropriate short text and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the operation is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., Production Planning, Project Systems).
  If necessary, consult with a functional consultant to verify that the operation is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the data related to operations.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the relevant database tables for missing entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the short text for the operation.
  If there are authorization issues, work with your SAP security team to resolve them.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (Maintain Operations), C201 (Create Routing), or C202 (Change Routing) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on maintaining operations and their short texts.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.