How To Fix EA794 - View has no short description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 794

• Message text: View has no short description

What causes this issue?

The description of view &v1& is not available.

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?

You can create the description using the development tools for IDoc
views.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA794 - View has no short description ?

  The SAP error message EA794, which states "View has no short description," typically occurs when a database view in the SAP system is missing a short description. This can happen for various reasons, such as incomplete configuration, missing translations, or issues during the transport of objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Description: The view in question does not have a short description defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the view was transported from another system, the short description may not have been included in the transport request.
  Language Settings: The short description may be missing for the specific language you are using in your SAP session.
  Development Errors: Errors during the development phase where the view was created without a proper description.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add Short Description:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the view that is causing the error.
  Check the "Short Description" field and add a meaningful description if it is empty.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the view was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including descriptions, were included.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the view with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the short description is maintained for all relevant languages. You can do this by checking the language settings in the Data Dictionary.
  
  
  
  Recreate the View:
  
  If the view is not critical, consider recreating it with the proper descriptions and settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EA794 error and ensure that your views have the necessary descriptions.