How To Fix SMESSAGE_ADT002 - Message short text is missing for message number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMESSAGE_ADT - General Message Class for ABAP Dev Tools of T100 objects

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Message short text is missing for message number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMESSAGE_ADT002 - Message short text is missing for message number &1 ?

  The SAP error message SMESSAGE_ADT002 indicates that there is a missing short text for a message number in the system. This typically occurs when the system is trying to display a message that has not been properly defined in the message class or when the message text is missing for a specific message number.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Text: The message number referenced does not have an associated short text in the message class.
  Transport Issues: If the message class was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the message texts.
  Custom Development: If the message is part of a custom development, the message text may not have been created or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Go to transaction SE91 (Message Class).
  Enter the message class associated with the message number and check if the short text for the specified message number exists.
  If it does not exist, you can create or modify the message text.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Message Text:
  
  If the message text is missing, you can add it by selecting the message number and entering the short text.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the message class was transported, ensure that the transport request included the message texts. You may need to re-transport the message class with the correct texts.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If the message is part of custom code, ensure that the message is defined in the relevant message class and that the code is referencing the correct message number.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality that triggered the error to ensure that the message now displays correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Classes: In SAP, message classes are used to group related messages. Each message class can contain multiple message numbers, each with its own short text and long text.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: To manage message classes.
  SE80: To check for custom developments and associated message classes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific message class or error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.