BRF273 - The short text does not have any third message variable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRF - Messages for Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 273

• Message text: The short text does not have any third message variable

What causes this issue?

For the action, in the <ZK>Details </>section, you made an entry in the
<ZK>Expression &3</> field or in the <ZK>Message Variable &3</> field,
but there is no variable &v3& in the message short text.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the entry in the <ZK>Expression &3</> field or in the <ZK>Message
Variable &3</> field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRF273 - The short text does not have any third message variable ?

  The SAP error message BRF273, which states "The short text does not have any third message variable," typically occurs in the context of Business Rule Framework (BRF+) when you are trying to create or modify a message that is expected to include a third variable, but the message text does not accommodate it.
  Cause:
  
  Message Configuration: The error usually arises when the message text defined in the BRF+ application is set up to include a third variable (e.g., {0}, {1}, {2}), but the actual message text does not include a placeholder for that third variable.
  Incorrect Message Definition: If the message is defined with three placeholders but only two are provided in the message text, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Definition:
  
  Go to the BRF+ application where the message is defined.
  Review the message text and ensure that it matches the number of variables defined. If you have three variables, ensure that the message text includes three placeholders (e.g., {0}, {1}, {2}).
  
  
  
  Modify the Message Text:
  
  If the message is supposed to have three variables, update the message text to include the third placeholder.
  If the message should only have two variables, adjust the message definition to remove the third variable.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the message generation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BRF+ Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BRF+ for detailed information on message handling and variable definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to BRF+ error messages.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By ensuring that the message text and its definition are consistent, you should be able to resolve the BRF273 error effectively.