How To Fix SD165 - The short text describes the object sufficiently

SD165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 165

• Message text: The short text describes the object sufficiently

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD165 - The short text describes the object sufficiently ?

  The SAP error message SD165, which states "The short text describes the object sufficiently," typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the description or text associated with a sales document, item, or other related objects. This message is often a warning rather than a critical error, indicating that the system believes the short text provided is adequate and does not require further elaboration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Text Length: The short text for an item or document may not meet the minimum length requirement or may not provide enough detail for the system to process it correctly.
  Text Configuration: The configuration settings for text determination in the sales document may not be set up correctly, leading to this message.
  User Input: Users may have entered a short text that is too brief or not descriptive enough, triggering this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Short Text: Check the short text provided for