How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01017 - Error in short text maintenance for class &, (check language key)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error in short text maintenance for class &, (check language key)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01017 - Error in short text maintenance for class &, (check language key) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01017 typically indicates an issue related to the maintenance of short texts for a class in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error often arises when there is a problem with the language key or the short text entries for a specific class.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Texts: The short text for the specified class may not be maintained in the required language.
  Incorrect Language Key: The language key used may not correspond to the available texts in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain short texts for the class.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues in the system affecting the maintenance of texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Short Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Enter the class name and check if the short text is maintained for the required language.
  If not, maintain the short text for the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Key:
  
  Ensure that the language key used in the transaction matches the language in which the short text is maintained.
  You can check the language settings in the user profile or the transaction settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain class texts. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying system issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on class management and short text maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MC01017 effectively.