How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB147 - No short text found in language '&2' for key figure '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: No short text found in language '&2' for key figure '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB147 - No short text found in language '&2' for key figure '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB147 indicates that there is a missing short text for a key figure in the specified language. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when the system is trying to display or process a key figure that does not have a corresponding description in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The primary cause of this error is that the short text for the key figure is not maintained in the specified language. This can happen if the key figure was created or modified without providing a description in that language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the available texts for the key figures.
  Transport Issues: If the key figure was transported from one system to another, the short text may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining key figures).
  Locate the key figure that is causing the issue.
  Check the language settings and ensure that a short text is maintained for the specified language.
  If it is missing, enter the appropriate short text and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If necessary, switch to a different language that has the short text available.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the key figure was recently transported, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects, including texts.
  If not, you may need to create a new transport request to include the missing texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the key figure or its usage, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Figures in SAP APO/IBP: Key figures are essential components in planning and forecasting processes. They represent measurable values that are used in various planning scenarios.
  Language Management in SAP: SAP supports multiple languages, and it is crucial to maintain texts for all relevant languages to ensure proper functionality and user experience.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on maintaining key figures and their texts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the key figures are properly defined in the required languages.