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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 where promotions are maintained (this depends on your SAP module, e.g., SAP IS-Retail, SAP CRM, or SAP SD).
  Find the promotion with the ID mentioned in the error (&1).
  Check if the short description exists for the language &2.
  If missing, add the short description in the required language.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction / Report:
  
  In SAP IS-Retail, you can use transaction WPR0 (Promotion Maintenance) or similar to maintain promotion texts.
  Alternatively, use transaction SE63 (Translation tool) to check and maintain translations for promotion texts.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify that the language &2 is supported and active in your system.
  If the language is not supported, either add support for the language or process the promotion in a supported language.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc or Transaction:
  
  After maintaining the missing description, reprocess the IDoc or repeat the transaction that caused the error.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The error message is related to text management in SAP, where master data objects like promotions have language-dependent descriptions.
  Missing texts can cause issues in reporting, printing, or data exchange scenarios.
  Always ensure that master data is complete in all relevant languages, especially in multinational environments.
  If you have multiple languages, consider setting up a process to maintain translations regularly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WTADDI_IDOC012
  
  
  Cause
  Missing short description for promotion &1 in language &2
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the short description for the promotion in the specified language
  
  
  Transactions
  WPR0 (Promotion Maintenance), SE63 (Translation)
  
  
  Related Areas
  SAP IS-Retail, SAP CRM, SAP SD (depending on your system)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact module or context (e.g., IS-Retail, CRM), I can give more tailored instructions.