How To Fix ON105 - Object type short descriptions are displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ON - Tools in area Object Modeler / Object Editor

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Object type short descriptions are displayed

What causes this issue?

You have chosen Edit->Display in/out->Object type descriptions. On this
and the following screens the short descriptions of the object types
will be displayed next to the ID's.

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?

No action is required. This is just for your information.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ON105 - Object type short descriptions are displayed ?

  The SAP error message ON105 indicates that the short descriptions for object types are being displayed, which typically means that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to object types in the SAP system. This message is often encountered in the context of object management, particularly in the areas of asset accounting or project management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Short Descriptions: The short descriptions for the object types may not be maintained correctly in the system. This can happen if the object types were created without proper descriptions or if the descriptions were deleted or modified incorrectly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to object types in the relevant module (e.g., Asset Accounting, Project System).
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that reference these object types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Asset Accounting).
  Verify that all object types have appropriate short descriptions maintained.
  If any object types are missing descriptions, add them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Short Descriptions:
  
  Use transaction codes like OAOA (for Asset Accounting) or similar relevant transactions to maintain the short descriptions for object types.
  Ensure that the descriptions are meaningful and comply with the naming conventions used in your organization.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  Use transaction codes like OAWD (for Asset Accounting) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining object types and descriptions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ON105 error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to object types and their descriptions.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.