How To Fix E0668 - No short text exists for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 668

• Message text: No short text exists for &

What causes this issue?

A short text could not be found for the segment type &v1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the short text in the segment editor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0668 - No short text exists for & ?

  The SAP error message E0668, which states "No short text exists for &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a short text description for a specific object or entry. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with custom development objects, transport requests, or configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The most common cause is that the object (like a program, function module, or configuration entry) does not have a short text description defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the short text may not have been included in the transport request.
  Custom Development: In custom developments, if the developer did not provide a short text for the object, this error can occur.
  Language Settings: The error may also arise if the system is set to a language that does not have a short text defined for the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Short Text: 
  
  Go to the relevant object (e.g., transaction code, program, or configuration) and check if a short text is defined. If not, you can add a short text description.
  For example, in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11), you can check the table or structure and add a short text if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If the object was transported, ensure that the transport request includes all necessary components, including the short text. You may need to re-transport the object with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Language Settings: 
  
  Check the language settings in your user profile. If you are using a language that does not have a short text defined, switch to a language that does have the necessary texts.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you are a developer, you can debug the program or transaction to identify where the error is being triggered and ensure that the short text is being fetched correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the error persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further guidance, especially if it relates to standard SAP objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the object in question.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If the error occurs in a custom development context, review any user exits or enhancements that may be affecting the object.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E0668 error and ensure that the necessary short text descriptions are in place for the relevant objects.