How To Fix IT010 - Long text already entered: short text must be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Long text already entered: short text must be maintained

What causes this issue?

You have overwritten the short text with blanks in a language in which
a long text already exists.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the whole of the text in this language, flag the
entry and delete it with
"Edit" -> "Delete TxtsSelected"
If you do not want to delete it, you must now rewrite the short text.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IT010 - Long text already entered: short text must be maintained ?

  The SAP error message "IT010 Long text already entered: short text must be maintained" typically occurs in the context of maintaining infotype records, particularly when dealing with employee master data in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a long text has been entered for a specific infotype (in this case, IT010, which is related to employee remuneration), but the corresponding short text has not been maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Long Text Entry: A long text has been entered for the infotype, which is often used to provide detailed descriptions or notes.
  Missing Short Text: The system requires a short text to be maintained alongside the long text. The short text is usually a concise summary or title that represents the long text.
  Validation Rules: SAP has validation rules that enforce the requirement for both short and long texts to ensure data consistency and integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the short text for the infotype record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Access the Infotype: Go to the transaction code (e.g., PA30) to maintain the employee's infotype data.
  Select the Employee: Enter the employee number and select the relevant infotype (IT010).
  Maintain Short Text: 
  
  If you see that a long text is already present, navigate to the field for the short text.
  Enter a valid short text that summarizes the long text.
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the short text, save the changes to the infotype record.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype IT010: This infotype is used for maintaining remuneration information for employees. It may include various details such as salary, bonuses, and other compensation-related data.
  Long Text vs. Short Text: Long text is typically used for detailed descriptions, while short text is meant to provide a quick reference or summary.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to SAP Help documentation or the specific configuration guides related to HCM and infotypes.
  
  If the issue persists after maintaining the short text, ensure that there are no other validation rules or configurations that might be affecting the infotype entry. Additionally, consulting with an SAP HCM expert or your organization's SAP support team may provide further insights.