How To Fix L2036 - Material short text not maintained in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L2 - Transfer requirements

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Material short text not maintained in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L2036 - Material short text not maintained in language & ?

  The SAP error message L2036, which states "Material short text not maintained in language &," typically occurs when a material master record is missing a short text description in the specified language. This can happen during various transactions, such as when creating or displaying a material, and the system requires a short text in the language set in the user profile or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The material master record does not have a short text maintained for the specified language.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the languages for which the material short text is maintained.
  Data Entry Error: The material may have been created or modified without entering the short text in the required language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data 1).
  Ensure that you are in the correct language by checking the language settings.
  Enter the short text for the required language and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the user’s language settings in the user profile. You can check this by going to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and reviewing the user’s default language.
  If necessary, change the language settings to match one of the languages for which the material short text is maintained.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can also use transaction MM01 (Create Material) to create a new material with the required short text in the desired language.
  
  
  
  Mass Maintenance:
  
  If you have multiple materials missing short texts, consider using transaction MM17 (Mass Change of Material Master) to update multiple records at once.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: The short text is typically maintained in the Basic Data view of the material master.
  Language Key: Each language has a specific key (e.g., 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German). Ensure that the correct key is being used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of maintaining material descriptions in all relevant languages to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L2036 error and ensure that the material master records are complete with the necessary short texts in the required languages.