How To Fix IDCN274 - Fill Short text

IDCN274 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Fill Short text

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IDCN274 - Details

• The SAP error message IDCN274 "Fill Short text" typically occurs when a required field, specifically the short text field, is left empty in a transaction or during data entry. This error is common in various SAP modules where descriptions or short texts are mandatory for certain entries, such as in material master records, purchase orders, or other master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  The short text field, which is meant to provide a brief description of the item or entry, has not been filled out.
  This field is often required for documentation and reporting purposes, and leaving it blank can lead to inconsistencies or issues in processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or data entry screen is generating the error.
  Locate the Short Text Field: Find the short text field in the relevant screen or form.
  Enter a Description: Fill in the short text field with an appropriate description that summarizes the item or entry.
  Save the Changes: After