How To Fix SV566 - No short text maintained for object &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 566

• Message text: No short text maintained for object &.

What causes this issue?

No short description was maintained in the object structure for the
object &V1&.

System Response

The View cluster was not activated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a short description for the object. It appears in the
navigation screen structure display.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV566 - No short text maintained for object &. ?

  The SAP error message SV566 "No short text maintained for object &." typically indicates that there is a missing short text description for a specific object in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to display or process an object (like a material, customer, vendor, etc.) that does not have a short description defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The primary cause of this error is that the object in question does not have a short text maintained in the relevant master data table.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to incomplete data entry or data migration issues.
  Custom Objects: If the object is a custom object or a Z-object, it may not have been properly configured to include a short text.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction for the object type (e.g., MM01 for materials, XK01 for vendors).
  Enter the object number and check if the short text field is empty.
  If it is empty, enter a meaningful short text and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the object is a custom object, ensure that the configuration for the object includes a field for short text and that it is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks or reports to identify any other objects that may also be missing short texts.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table structure and ensure that the short text field is defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for maintaining master data in your organization to ensure compliance with data entry standards.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may use different transaction codes to maintain the short text (e.g., MM01 for materials, XK01 for vendors).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain the object data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SV566 error and ensure that the relevant objects have the necessary short text maintained.