How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN100 - Enter a short description for the plan &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Enter a short description for the plan &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN100 - Enter a short description for the plan &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN100 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to create or maintain a planning object, such as a plan or a project, and you have not provided a required short description for that object.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system requires a short description for the planning object you are trying to create or modify. This is a mandatory field, and if it is left blank, the system will not allow you to proceed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide a short description for the planning object. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where you are creating or maintaining the planning object.
  Locate the field for the short description (often labeled as "Short Description" or similar).
  Enter a meaningful short description that summarizes the purpose or content of the planning object.
  Save your changes and try to proceed with your action again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Requirements: Ensure that you understand the requirements for the short description field, including any character limits or formatting rules.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more information on the specific planning object you are working with.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify planning objects in SAP APO.
  Error Handling: If you continue to encounter issues, consider checking for other mandatory fields that may also need to be filled out.
  
  If you follow these steps and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP APO.