How To Fix 29142 - Long text to be copied not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Long text to be copied not found

What causes this issue?

You want to copy from a reference BOM header or BOM item(s). During
this process, the corresponding long text (if there is one) must be
copied.
According to data stored in the BOM header or item, a long text exists.
However, the system cannot find it under the appropriate key - this
means that the dataset is inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system manager for BOMs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29142 - Long text to be copied not found ?

  The SAP error message "29142 Long text to be copied not found" typically occurs when the system is unable to find the long text associated with a particular object or transaction. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to copy or display long texts in documents, materials, or other master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text that you are trying to access or copy does not exist in the system for the specified object.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object you are trying to reference may not have been set up correctly or may not have the long text assigned to it.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing access to the long text.
  Data Corruption: In some cases, data corruption or inconsistencies in the database can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Long Text Existence:
  
  Verify if the long text exists for the object you are trying to access. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction and checking if the long text is available.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Long Text:
  
  If the long text is missing, you may need to create it. Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., SO10 for text management) to create or maintain the long text for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Check Object Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the object is correctly configured and that it is set up to have long texts. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or copy long texts. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to text management, such as SO10 (Text Management) and SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the object.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation for long text management and the specific object type you are working with.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or discussion boards for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.