How To Fix RSDS044 - Short text is not maintained in language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Short text is not maintained in language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS044 - Short text is not maintained in language &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDS044 indicates that a short text is not maintained for a specific object in a particular language. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoObjects, queries, or other related objects.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a short description (text) for an object in the specified language. This can happen if:
  
  The object was created without providing a short text in the required language.
  The language settings in the user profile or the system are not aligned with the language in which the object is being accessed.
  The object was copied or transported from another system where the short text was not maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDS044 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. Ensure that the language you are using matches the language for which the short text is missing.
  
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant object (e.g., InfoObject, query, etc.) in the SAP BW/BI system.
  Go to the maintenance screen for the object.
  Look for the option to maintain the short text (usually found in the "Texts" tab or section).
  Enter the short text for the required language and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the object was transported from another system, ensure that the transport request included all necessary texts. You may need to re-transport the object with the correct texts.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Translations:
  
  If you are working in a multi-language environment, ensure that all necessary translations for the short text are maintained for the object in all required languages.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to access and maintain the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSO1: Query Designer (for queries)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintaining InfoObjects and texts.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDS044 error and ensure that the short text is properly maintained for the relevant object in the specified language.