How To Fix WRF_MASS_MATERIAL006 - No material short text exists with language key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MASS_MATERIAL - Integrated Mass Change

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No material short text exists with language key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MASS_MATERIAL006 - No material short text exists with language key &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MASS_MATERIAL006 indicates that there is no material short text available for a specific material in the specified language. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform mass changes or updates to materials in the SAP system, and the system cannot find the short text for one or more materials in the language specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The primary cause of this error is that the material master record does not have a short text entry for the specified language. This can happen if the material was created without providing a short text in that language.
  Language Key Issue: The language key specified in the transaction or program may not match any existing entries in the material master.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the short text was not included or was incorrectly mapped.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the short text in the relevant language. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Update Material Short Text:
  
  If the short text is missing, you can update it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Basic Data view and enter the short text for the required language.
  
  
  
  Mass Change:
  
  If you are performing a mass change, ensure that the input data includes the short text for all materials in the specified language.
  You may need to prepare a file or input that includes the short text for each material.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language key you are using is correct and corresponds to the languages configured in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data migration issues, perform a consistency check on the material master data to identify any missing entries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  Material Master Views: The short text is typically found in the Basic Data view of the material master.
  Language Keys: Common language keys include 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German, etc. Ensure that the language key used matches the language settings in your SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to material master data and language settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that all materials have the necessary short text in the required languages.