How To Fix MN263 - Short text for material & does not exist in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Short text for material & does not exist in language &

What causes this issue?

Subsequent settlement accounting for the condition record (internal
number &V3&) and thus for rebate arrangement &V4& cannot be performed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the material short text (short description) and carry out
settlement accounting for the arrangement again. If necessary, contact
your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN263 - Short text for material & does not exist in language & ?

  The SAP error message MN263 indicates that a short text for a material does not exist in the specified language. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or display a material in a language for which the material's description has not been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Description: The material has not been assigned a description in the specified language.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the languages in which the material descriptions are available.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry or material creation, leading to missing translations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the descriptions in the relevant language.
  If the description is missing, you can add it using Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Maintain Translations:
  
  If you need to add a description in a different language, navigate to the relevant view in the Material Master and enter the short text for the required language.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to a language that is supported by the material descriptions. You can check or change your user settings in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Consult with Data Management:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the material master data, contact your SAP administrator or the team responsible for material data management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (if you need to create a new material with descriptions)
  
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.) to ensure you are working with the correct language settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to material descriptions and language settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN263 error and ensure that the material descriptions are properly maintained in the required languages.