How To Fix /VSO/P_MSG061 - Material short text for material &1 and language &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /VSO/P_MSG -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Material short text for material &1 and language &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /VSO/P_MSG061 - Material short text for material &1 and language &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message /VSO/P_MSG061 indicates that the system is unable to find the short text for a specific material in the specified language. This typically occurs when the material master data is incomplete or not properly maintained for the given language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Description: The short text (description) for the material in the specified language is not maintained in the material master.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the material description is being requested.
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system or may have been deleted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, possibly due to data migration or updates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the short text is maintained for the required language. If not, you can add it using transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  If the short text is missing, you can add it by navigating to the relevant views in the material master and entering the description in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Verify User Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings match the language in which the material description is being requested. This can be checked in the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Material Existence:
  
  Ensure that the material number you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction MM03 or MM01 (Create Material) to verify.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the database is in a consistent state.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  The material descriptions are typically stored in the MAST (Material Master) and MAKT (Material Descriptions) tables. You can check these tables to see if the data exists for the specified material and language.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to material master data handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the material short text is properly maintained in the system.