How To Fix MW061 - No short text has been maintained for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 061

• Message text: No short text has been maintained for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW061 - No short text has been maintained for material & ?

  The SAP error message MW061 ("No short text has been maintained for material &") typically occurs when a material master record is missing a short text description. This short text is essential for identifying the material in various transactions and reports within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A material is created without a short text description.
  The material master data is incomplete or not properly maintained.
  The material is being referenced in a transaction (like a sales order, purchase order, etc.) that requires a short text for display purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MW061 error, you need to maintain the short text for the affected material. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  Choose the appropriate views that include the short text (usually the Basic Data view).
  
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  In the Basic Data view, find the field for the short text (usually labeled "Short Text" or "Description").
  Enter a valid short text description for the material.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the short text, save the changes to the material master record.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that triggered the error and re-test to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains various data related to the material, including descriptions, units of measure, and purchasing information.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  Field Lengths: Ensure that the short text adheres to the character limits set by your organization (typically 40 characters for short text).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change material master data.
  
  If the problem persists after maintaining the short text, it may be necessary to check for other related issues or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.