How To Fix SD801 - Short text for & & saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Short text for & & saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD801 - Short text for & & saved ?

  The SAP error message SD801 typically indicates that there is an issue with the sales document in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. The message "Short text for & & saved" suggests that there is a problem related to the short text description of a sales document item, which may not have been properly defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The most common cause of this error is that the short text for a material or item in the sales document is not maintained. This can happen if the material master data is incomplete or if the item is not properly configured in the sales document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the sales document type or item category that prevents the short text from being displayed or saved correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the sales document, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or sales info records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Ensure that the material master data for the items in the sales document is complete. Specifically, check that the short text field is filled in for the relevant materials.
  
  Go to transaction MM03 to view the material master and verify the short text.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the sales document type and item category in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  
  Use transaction SPRO to access the configuration settings and ensure that all necessary fields are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Short Texts: If the short text is missing, you can maintain it directly in the material master or through the sales document itself.
  
  You can also use transaction MM02 to update the material master and add the short text.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies: Run any necessary data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the sales document or related master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support resources for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), MM03 (Display Material), and MM02 (Change Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the SD801 error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may affect the sales document processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SD801 error message in SAP.