How To Fix 40601 - No initial value f. long text or char. with reqd autom. value assignment

40601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 601

• Message text: No initial value f. long text or char. with reqd autom. value assignment

What causes this issue?

You cannot use the "Assign initial value" function for:
Characteristics whose value is to be a long text
Characteristics for which automatic value assignment is required
(for example, PPPI_PROCESS_ORDER)

System Response

The system does not assign the initial value to the characteristics of
the above type you have selected.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40601 - No initial value f. long text or char. with reqd autom. value assignment ?

  The SAP error message "40601 No initial value for long text or char. with required automatic value assignment" typically occurs when there is an issue with the assignment of default values for fields that are expected to have an initial value but do not. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of a document, entry of data in a transaction, or when using certain programs or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Values: The system expects a default value for a long text or character field, but none has been defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the relevant module or transaction may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of required values.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may not have filled in mandatory fields, or there may be a misunderstanding of the required input.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the assignment of