How To Fix LATP120 - Short text for material &1 is not available in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LATP - Messages for Package LATP

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Short text for material &1 is not available in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LATP120 - Short text for material &1 is not available in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message LATP120 indicates that a short text description for a material (identified by &1) is not available in the specified language (identified by &2). This typically occurs when the material master data does not have a description in the language that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language-Specific Data: The material master record does not have a short text description in the requested language.
  Language Settings: The user’s session or the system may be set to a language that is not supported for the material.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some language-specific fields may not have been populated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check if the short text is available in the required language. If not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add Short Text:
  
  If the short text is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant language tab and enter the short text for the material.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If necessary, change the language in the user settings or in the session.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary language fields were populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing material master data and language settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  
  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 identifiers.
  
  
  User Profile: Check the user profile settings to ensure that the default language is set correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LATP120 error and ensure that the material descriptions are available in the required languages.