How To Fix T4371 - No short description for condition type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T4 - Time deposit processing

• Message number: 371

• Message text: No short description for condition type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T4371 - No short description for condition type &1 ?

  The SAP error message T4371 "No short description for condition type &1" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a short description for a specific condition type in the pricing procedure. This can happen in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM), where condition types are used for pricing, discounts, surcharges, etc.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Description: The most common cause is that the condition type specified in the error message does not have a short description defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or condition types.
  Transport Issues: If the condition type was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), the short description may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for SD) or M/06 (for MM) to check the condition type configuration.
  Look for the condition type mentioned in the error message and ensure that a short description is provided.
  
  
  
  Add Short Description:
  
  If the short description is missing, you can add it directly in the configuration screen. Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the condition type was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including descriptions, were included.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the short description is maintained for the correct language. If your system is set to a specific language, the description must be available in that language.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the pricing procedure again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types (SD)
  M/06: Maintain Condition Types (MM)
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures (SD)
  M/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures (MM)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on condition types and pricing procedures.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the T4371 error and ensure that the condition type has a proper short description defined in the system.