How To Fix FCO_COPA383 - Either the short text or the description of the & field is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COPA - SFIN message class for CO-PA relevant issues

• Message number: 383

• Message text: Either the short text or the description of the & field is missing.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to assign the &V1& field to the operating concern.

System Response

Either the short text and/or the description for the &V1& field is
missing.

How to fix this error?

Enter the short text and/or the description for the &V1& field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA383 - Either the short text or the description of the & field is missing. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA383 indicates that there is a missing short text or description for a field in the context of CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis). This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires certain fields to have descriptions or short texts defined, but they are not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Descriptions: The specific field referenced in the error message does not have a short text or description defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the CO-PA module, where certain characteristics or value fields are not properly set up.
  Data Inconsistencies: If data has been imported or migrated into the system, it may not have included all necessary descriptions for the fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining characteristics and value fields.
  Ensure that all required fields have both short texts and descriptions defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Short Texts:
  
  Use transaction code KEDR to maintain the short texts for the relevant characteristics or value fields.
  If you know the specific field that is causing the issue, you can directly maintain its description.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are custom fields or modifications in your CO-PA setup, ensure that they are properly configured and that all necessary texts are provided.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if the transport included all necessary objects and texts. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the missing texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  KEDR - Maintain Short Texts for CO-PA
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_COPA383 error and ensure that all necessary field descriptions are properly maintained in your SAP system.