How To Fix SD860 - No active short text exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 860

• Message text: No active short text exists

What causes this issue?

No active short text exists. Only active short texts are displayed
for translation.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Activate the object in the Data Dictionary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD860 - No active short text exists ?

  The SAP error message SD860 ("No active short text exists") typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when the system is unable to find a valid short text for a specific material or item in the sales document. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Inactive Language Settings: The short text for the material may not be maintained in the language that the user is currently using.
  Material Status: The material might be set to inactive or blocked for sales.
  Sales Document Configuration: The sales document type or item category may not be configured correctly to pull the short text.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between different tables in SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and check if the material exists and is active.
  Ensure that the short text is maintained in the relevant language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  If the short text is missing, you can maintain it using transaction MM02 (Change Material) and navigate to the Basic Data view to enter the short text.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings match the language in which the material short text is maintained. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check if the material is blocked for sales or has any restrictions. You can do this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Sales Document Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the sales document type and item category to ensure they are set up correctly to retrieve the short text.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data and sales document configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.