How To Fix MPD271 - Maintain maintenance item short text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPD - Message Class for A&D MPD

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Maintain maintenance item short text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD271 - Maintain maintenance item short text ?

  The SAP error message MPD271, which states "Maintain maintenance item short text," typically occurs when a maintenance item in the SAP system does not have a short text description defined. This short text is essential for identifying the maintenance item in various transactions and reports.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a short text for a maintenance item in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The maintenance item was created without a short text.
  The short text was deleted or not properly maintained during the creation or modification of the maintenance item.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPD271 error, you need to maintain the short text for the relevant maintenance item. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Maintenance Item:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to maintenance items, such as IP01 (Create Maintenance Item) or IP02 (Change Maintenance Item).
  
  
  
  Locate the Maintenance Item:
  
  Enter the relevant details to find the maintenance item that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Once you have accessed the maintenance item, look for the field labeled "Short Text" or similar.
  Enter a meaningful short text that describes the maintenance item.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the short text, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Process:
  
  After maintaining the short text, re-attempt the process that initially triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Item
  IP02: Change Maintenance Item
  IP03: Display Maintenance Item
  
  
  
  Field Information:
  
  The short text field is usually a character field with a limited number of characters (typically 40 characters).
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintenance items and their configuration.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify maintenance items in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPD271 error and maintain the necessary short text for your maintenance items in SAP.