How To Fix CO371 - Maintain short text to material & in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Maintain short text to material & in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO371 - Maintain short text to material & in language & ?

  The SAP error message CO371 typically indicates that there is a missing short text for a material in a specific language. This error often occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material master record, and the system requires a short description for the material in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The short text for the material in the specified language is not maintained in the material master.
  Language Settings: The language settings in your user profile or the transaction you are using may not match the language in which the short text is required.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have been fully maintained, especially if the material was created using a template or if it was imported from another system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data 1).
  Ensure that you enter a short text for the material in the required language.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify your user profile settings to ensure that the language is set correctly.
  If you are using a specific transaction that requires a different language, make sure that the short text is maintained in that language.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can also use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to check if the short text exists for the material in the required language.
  If the short text is missing, you can switch to change mode (MM02) to add it.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to the material master, contact your organization's master data management team to assist in maintaining the necessary information.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials that an organization uses. It includes various data such as descriptions, units of measure, and other attributes.
  Language Keys: SAP uses language keys to identify the language in which data is maintained. Ensure that the language key for the short text matches the language you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO371 error and maintain the necessary short text for the material in the specified language.