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

RSDS044 - Overview

• 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