How To Fix IT009 - Maintain short text before entering a long text

IT009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IT - SAPLITX1: Word processing for Plant Maintenance objects

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Maintain short text before entering a long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IT009 - Maintain short text before entering a long text ?

  The SAP error message "IT009 Maintain short text before entering a long text" typically occurs when you are trying to enter a long text for an infotype (like IT009, which is related to employee data) without first providing a short text description. This is a common requirement in SAP to ensure that there is a concise summary available before the detailed information is added.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The primary cause of this error is that the short text field, which is usually a brief description of the long text, has not been filled in.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may enforce this requirement strictly, leading to the error if the short text is omitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter Short Text: Before you attempt to enter long text, make sure to fill in the short text field. This is usually a mandatory field that provides a brief description