How To Fix PPEENG604 - Short text for language &1 is maintained more than once

PPEENG604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Short text for language &1 is maintained more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG604 - Short text for language &1 is maintained more than once ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG604 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a short text in a specific language within the system. This typically occurs in the context of master data or configuration settings where multiple entries for the same language are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by having more than one entry for the same short text in a specific language. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or updating a material, class, or other master data where short texts are maintained.
  When importing data from external sources or during data migration processes.
  When multiple users are trying to create or modify entries simultaneously.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEENG604 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or table where the short texts are maintained (e.g., material master, class, etc.).
  Check for existing entries in the specified language and identify any duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove or Consolidate Duplicates:
  
  If you find