How To Fix WRF_GENERIC_HIER025 - Enter a short text for language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_GENERIC_HIER - Messages for Package WRF_GENERIC_HIERARCHY

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Enter a short text for language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER025 - Enter a short text for language & ?

  The SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER025 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail or Logistics modules, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures such as product hierarchies or classification systems. The error indicates that a short text (description) is missing for a specific language in the hierarchy.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or modify a hierarchy node (like a product or category) without providing a short text for the specified language. This is a requirement in SAP to ensure that all entries have a description in the relevant languages for proper display and reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide a short text for the specified language. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Hierarchy Node: Determine which hierarchy node is causing the error. This information is usually provided in the error message.
  
  
  Access the Hierarchy Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code in SAP (e.g., COMM_HIER for hierarchy maintenance).
  Navigate to the specific hierarchy where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Edit the Node:
  
  Find the node that is missing the short text.
  Select the node and choose to edit it.
  
  
  
  Enter the Short Text:
  
  In the language-specific fields, enter the short text for the required language.
  Ensure that you fill in all mandatory fields.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the required information, save your changes.
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation: Once the short text is provided, re-attempt the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. If you are working in a multi-language environment, make sure that the short texts are provided for all necessary languages.
  Data Consistency: Regularly check for data consistency in your hierarchies to avoid similar errors in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing hierarchies and language settings.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.