How To Fix S&102 - Message short text and long text does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S& -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Message short text and long text does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S&102 - Message short text and long text does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message S&102, which states "Message short text and long text does not exist," typically occurs when the system is trying to display a message that has not been defined in the message class. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a transaction, report, or program where a specific message is expected but is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Definition: The message that the system is trying to display has not been defined in the relevant message class.
  Incorrect Message Class: The program or transaction may be referencing the wrong message class or message number.
  Transport Issues: If the message was recently added or modified in a development environment, it may not have been transported to the production environment.
  Custom Development: If the error occurs in a custom program, it may be due to a coding error where a message is referenced that does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Use transaction code SE91 to check the message class and ensure that the message number exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  If you are a developer, you can add the missing message using transaction SE91.
  
  
  
  Correct the Program:
  
  If you are a developer, review the code to ensure that the correct message class and message number are being referenced.
  If the message is supposed to be part of a standard SAP program, check if there are any notes or updates from SAP regarding that program.
  
  
  
  Transport Messages:
  
  If the message was recently created in a development environment, ensure that it has been transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or program to see if there are known issues or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is a standard SAP message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: Message Class Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check the program or transaction)
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to view or modify the program)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the program to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the S&102 error and implement a solution.