How To Fix WBBY014 - No short text exists for layout area & in layout &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WBBY - Bonus Buys / Material Grouping

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No short text exists for layout area & in layout &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WBBY014 - No short text exists for layout area & in layout & ?

  The SAP error message WBBY014 indicates that there is no short text available for a specified layout area in a layout. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or layout management, particularly when dealing with layouts in the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The primary cause of this error is that the layout area specified does not have a corresponding short text defined in the system. This can happen if the layout was created without providing a description or if the layout area was deleted or not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the layout or the data source that is being used.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the short text may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the layout configuration in the SAP system and verify that the layout area has a short text defined.
  If it is missing, you can add a short text by editing the layout area.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Layout:
  
  If the layout area is corrupted or improperly configured, consider recreating the layout from scratch, ensuring that all necessary fields, including the short text, are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including the short text, were included. If not, you may need to re-transport the layout with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to layout management to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for creating and managing layouts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSO2 (for managing layouts) or RSO1 (for InfoProviders) to access and modify layout settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify layouts and their configurations in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WBBY014 error and ensure that your layout areas are properly configured with the necessary short texts.