How To Fix WTADDI_IDOC012 - A short description for promotion &1 does not exist in language &2

WTADDI_IDOC012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTADDI_IDOC - Messages for Application Log LO-ADM/IDOC

• Message number: 012

• Message text: A short description for promotion &1 does not exist in language &2

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to read the text description for promotion &V1& in
language &V2& for the additionals IDoc. This entry is not, however,
maintained.

System Response

Segments "E1WTADDI13", field "AKTNR_TXT" in the additionals IDoc is
left empty.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the <DS:TRAN.WAK2>text description</> in language &V2& for
promotion &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTADDI_IDOC012 - A short description for promotion &1 does not exist in language &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WTADDI_IDOC012
  Text: A short description for promotion &1 does not exist in language &2
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process or display a promotion (often related to pricing, discounts, or marketing campaigns) but cannot find a short description for that promotion in the specified language (&2). The placeholder &1 is replaced by the promotion ID, and &2 by the language key.
  In other words, the promotion master data exists, but the short description text for the promotion in the requested language is missing in the system.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During IDoc processing related to promotions (e.g., when importing promotion data via IDocs).
  When displaying promotion details in a user interface or report where the language-specific description is required.
  When the system tries to generate documents or messages that include promotion descriptions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Short Description for the Promotion:
  
  Go to the transaction or application