How To Fix /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING502 - At least one explanatory short text for the condition table is initial

/SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 502

• Message text: At least one explanatory short text for the condition table is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING502 - At least one explanatory short text for the condition table is initial ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING502 indicates that there is an issue with the condition table configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that at least one explanatory short text for the condition table is not maintained (i.e., it is initial or empty). This can occur in various contexts, such as pricing conditions, output conditions, or any other condition types that require descriptive texts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The most common cause of this error is that the explanatory short text for one or more entries in the condition table has not been filled in. This is often a requirement for proper documentation and understanding of the condition entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the condition tables, where the necessary texts were not defined during the setup.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it is possible that the short texts were not included in