How To Fix CR004 - You must enter a short text in at least one language

CR004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You must enter a short text in at least one language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR004 - You must enter a short text in at least one language ?

  The SAP error message CR004, which states "You must enter a short text in at least one language," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a master data record (such as a material, vendor, or customer) and have not provided a short description or text in any of the required languages.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The primary cause of this error is that the short text field, which is mandatory, has not been filled in for any of the required languages.
  Language Settings: The system may require a short text in a specific language based on the configuration or the user’s language settings.
  Data Entry Error: Sometimes, the user may overlook the short text field while entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CR004 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter Short Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where you are creating or editing the master data.
  Locate the short text field (often labeled as "Short Text" or "Description").
  Enter