How To Fix UD018 - Short texts are displayed in the definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Short texts are displayed in the definition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD018 - Short texts are displayed in the definition ?

  The SAP error message UD018, which states "Short texts are displayed in the definition," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data dictionary or when working with user-defined objects, such as data elements, domains, or other definitions where short texts are expected.
  Cause:
  The error message UD018 usually indicates that there is an issue with the short text descriptions of a data element or domain. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing Short Text: The short text for a data element or domain is not defined or is incomplete.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The short text may not be available in the language you are currently using in your SAP session.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, the short text may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UD018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Short Text Definition:
  
  Go to the data element or domain in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Verify that the short text is defined correctly. If it is missing, you can add or edit the short text.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the short text is available in the language you are using. You can switch to a different language in your SAP session to see if the short text appears.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the object was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary components, including short texts, were included.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to perform a consistency check on the data element or domain to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to define or edit short texts, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPscript Forms), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to UD018 or short text definitions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify data elements or domains in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UD018 error and ensure that short texts are properly defined in your SAP environment.