How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES138 - Short text already exists in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Short text already exists in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES138 - Short text already exists in language & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES138 typically indicates that there is a duplicate short text entry in the system for a specific language. This error often arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to create or modify a resource, location, or other master data that requires a unique short text description.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an existing short text for the same object in the specified language. SAP requires that each short text be unique within the same language for a given object.
  Data Migration or Upload Issues: If data was migrated or uploaded into the system, it may have inadvertently created duplicates.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered the same short text for different objects or the same object in the same language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/DMRES for resources) and check the existing entries for the short text in the specified language.
  Use the search functionality to find any duplicates.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If you find a duplicate entry, you can either modify the existing short text to make it unique or delete the duplicate entry if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Descriptions: 
  
  When creating new entries, ensure that the short text is unique across the same language to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: 
  
  Implement data validation checks during data uploads or migrations to prevent duplicates from being created.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing master data and avoiding duplicates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/DMRES for resources, /SAPAPO/DMLOC for locations, etc.
  Language Settings: Understand how language settings work in SAP and how they affect master data entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.