How To Fix SE189 - Please maintain a short text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Please maintain a short text

What causes this issue?

Service specifications require a short text at item level.

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?

Please enter a short description for the service specifications in the
"Short text" field. The system will adopt this text as the item short
text.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE189 - Please maintain a short text ?

  The SAP error message SE189, which states "Please maintain a short text," typically occurs when a required short text description is missing for a particular object, such as a data element, domain, or other repository objects in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to activate or save an object in the ABAP Dictionary without providing a short text description. The short text is a mandatory field that provides a brief description of the object, and it is essential for documentation and understanding the purpose of the object.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Object: Navigate to the object that is causing the error (e.g., data element, domain, etc.) in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  
  
  Maintain Short Text: Locate the field for the short text description. Enter a meaningful short text that describes the object.
  
  
  Save and Activate: After entering the short text, save your changes and attempt to activate the object again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transactions related to the ABAP Dictionary, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Documentation: It is a good practice to provide clear and concise descriptions for all objects to enhance maintainability and understanding for other developers.
  Field Length: The short text typically has a character limit (usually 40 characters), so ensure that your description fits within this limit.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after maintaining the short text, double-check for any other required fields that may also need to be filled out.