How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM146 - Short text for material &1 does not exist in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Short text for material &1 does not exist in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM146 - Short text for material &1 does not exist in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM146 indicates that a short text for a material (identified by &1) does not exist in the specified language (&2). This typically occurs when you are trying to access or display material information in a language that has not been set up for that material in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Description: The material in question does not have a description in the specified language. This can happen if the material was created without providing translations for all required languages.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the languages available for the material.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some translations may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the descriptions in the relevant language.
  If the description is missing, you can add it using Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Add Translations:
  
  If the material does not have a description in the required language, you can add it by navigating to the appropriate view in the Material Master and entering the short text for the missing language.
  
  
  
  User Language Settings:
  
  Check the user’s language settings in their user profile. Ensure that the language set in the user profile is one that is supported by the material.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If this issue arises after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary translations are present for the materials.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance. They may need to check for any system issues or configurations that could be affecting language settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (for future reference)
  
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.) to ensure you are using the correct codes when checking or entering material descriptions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to material descriptions and language settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the material descriptions are correctly maintained in the required languages.