How To Fix 06787 - Please set long descriptive text indicator to 'x' only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Please set long descriptive text indicator to 'x' only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06787 - Please set long descriptive text indicator to 'x' only ?

  The SAP error message "06787: Please set long descriptive text indicator to 'x' only" typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying master data, such as material master records, where the system expects a specific setting for the long text indicator.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system detects that the long descriptive text indicator is not set correctly. The long text indicator is a flag that tells the system whether to use long text descriptions for certain fields. If the indicator is set to anything other than 'x' (which signifies that long text should be used), the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the long descriptive text indicator is set to 'x'. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the relevant transaction: Depending on where you are encountering the error (e.g., material master, vendor master), navigate to the appropriate transaction code (e.g., MM01 for material creation).
  
  
  Locate the long text indicator: In the screen where you are entering data, look for the field that corresponds to the long descriptive text indicator. This may be labeled as "Long Text" or similar.
  
  
  Set the indicator: Change the value of the long descriptive text indicator to 'x'. This may involve checking a checkbox or entering 'x' in a field.
  
  
  Save your changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and try to proceed with the transaction again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific transaction you are working with.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the long text indicator.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the long descriptive text indicator is set correctly, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your SAP tasks.