How To Fix JIT00012 - A short text in language &2 has not been defined for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JIT00 - JIT: Messages for JIT Process

• Message number: 012

• Message text: A short text in language &2 has not been defined for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JIT00012 - A short text in language &2 has not been defined for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message JIT00012 indicates that a short text in a specific language has not been defined for a material in the system. This typically occurs when the system is trying to display or process information related to a material, but the necessary short text description for that material in the specified language is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The primary cause of this error is that the material master record does not have a short text defined for the specified language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the material short text is expected.
  Material Not Fully Maintained: The material master may not have been fully maintained, leading to missing descriptions in certain languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Master:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually Basic Data 1).
  Check if the short text is defined for the required language. If not, enter the short text and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If the system is set to a language that does not have a short text defined for the material, consider changing the user’s language or adding the short text in the required language.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can also use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) to create a new material with the necessary short text if the material does not exist.
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to view the material details and confirm the absence of the short text.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect that there are multiple materials missing short texts, consider running a report or a program to check for materials without short texts in the required languages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials that an organization procures, produces, and sells. It is essential to maintain this data accurately to avoid errors.
  Language Keys: SAP uses language keys to identify different languages. Ensure that the language key for the short text matches the language settings in the user profile.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JIT00012 error and ensure that the necessary short texts are defined for your materials in the required languages.