How To Fix RSDS046 - The short text for segment &2 is not maintained in language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 046

• Message text: The short text for segment &2 is not maintained in language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS046 - The short text for segment &2 is not maintained in language &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDS046 indicates that there is a missing short text for a specific segment in a particular language. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Warehousing or Business Intelligence, where segments of data or metadata are expected to have descriptions or labels in various languages.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A segment (e.g., InfoObject, DataSource, etc.) is defined in the system, but the short text (description) for that segment is not maintained for the specified language.
  The system is trying to display or process information in a language for which the short text has not been provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the short text for the specified segment in the required language. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Segment: Determine which segment (e.g., InfoObject, DataSource) is causing the error. The error message will provide the segment identifier (e.g., &2).
  
  
  Access the Relevant Transaction:
  
  For InfoObjects, you can use transaction code RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  For DataSources, you can use transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Navigate to the segment in question.
  Look for the option to maintain the short text or description.
  Enter the short text for the specified language (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the short text, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After maintaining the short text, re-run the process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. You can check the languages available in your system via transaction SMLT.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on maintaining texts for InfoObjects or DataSources.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider checking for any additional configuration issues or consulting with your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance.