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