How To Fix MEDCM004 - Enter short text for version

MEDCM004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEDCM - DCM Message Class "Version in Purchasing"

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter short text for version

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MEDCM004 - Details

• The SAP error message MEDCM004 ("Enter short text for version") typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a version in the SAP system, particularly in the area of configuration management or project management. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "short text" or description for the version, has not been filled out.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has attempted to create or modify a version without providing a short text description. The short text is a mandatory field that describes the version, and the system requires this information to proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEDCM004 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Navigate to the Version Creation/Modification Screen: Go to the screen where you are trying to create or modify the version.
  
  
  Locate the Short Text Field: Find the field labeled "Short Text" or similar, which is usually located in the header section of the version details.
  
  
  Enter a Short