How To Fix GZ011 - Short text for item & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Short text for item & not maintained

What causes this issue?

No short text exists in the logon language for
<GL:financial_statement_item>financial statement item</> &V1&.

System Response

Informative message

How to fix this error?

Maintain the short text for the item in the configuration menu.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ011 - Short text for item & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message GZ011, which states "Short text for item & not maintained," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when a material or item is being processed, but the short text (description) for that item has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The primary cause of this error is that the short text for the specified item (material) has not been maintained in the material master record.
  Data Entry Error: It may also occur due to data entry errors where the item is referenced but lacks the necessary descriptions.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, configuration settings in the material management module may lead to this error if the system expects a short text for certain operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Navigate to the relevant views (usually Basic Data 1 or Basic Data 2).
  Enter a short text in the appropriate field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type: Ensure that the material type allows for the maintenance of short texts. Some material types may have restrictions.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the material management module to ensure that all necessary fields are set up correctly.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a data consistency check to identify any other potential issues with the material master records.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master, as the short text is typically found in the Basic Data views.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on maintaining material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GZ011 error and ensure that all necessary descriptions for items are properly maintained in the SAP system.