How To Fix WBBY003 - No material short text exists for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WBBY - Bonus Buys / Material Grouping

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No material short text exists for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WBBY003 - No material short text exists for material & ?

  The SAP error message WBBY003 indicates that there is no short text available for a specific material in the system. This typically occurs when the material master data is incomplete or not properly maintained. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Short Text: The material master record does not have a short text defined for the specified material.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Maintenance Issues: The material master data may not have been fully maintained, especially if it was created through a bulk upload or integration process.
  Language Settings: The short text may not be available in the language that the user is currently using in their session.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number to check if the short text is missing.
  If the short text is indeed missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Add Short Text:
  
  In MM02, select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data 1) and enter the short text for the material.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number you are using is correct. You can use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) to check if the material exists.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  If the short text is available in other languages, you may need to switch your user interface language or check the material in a different language.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the material was created through a data upload or interface, ensure that the upload process included all necessary fields, including the short text.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views are maintained for the material, as different views may require different data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to material master data maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WBBY003 error and ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate.