How To Fix AA249 - Long text '&' does not exist or cannot be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Long text '&' does not exist or cannot be maintained

What causes this issue?

There is no long text &V1&, or you do not have the authorization
to maintain the long 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?

Check the authorizations for your asset view and the corresponding
screen layout rule.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA249 - Long text '&' does not exist or cannot be maintained ?

  The SAP error message AA249, which states "Long text '&' does not exist or cannot be maintained," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when the system is unable to find or access the long text associated with a specific asset or transaction. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the specified asset or transaction has not been created or is missing in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the long text.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to long texts in the Asset Accounting module.
  Data Corruption: There could be data integrity issues or corruption in the database that prevents the long text from being accessed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Long Text Existence:
  
  Navigate to the relevant asset or transaction in the Asset Accounting module and check if the long text exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Long Text:
  
  If the long text is missing, you can create it by going to the asset master record and using the long text maintenance option (usually found under the "Additional Data" tab).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain long texts. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that long texts are properly set up. This may involve checking the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Database Integrity Check:
  
  If you suspect data corruption, you may need to run database integrity checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying database issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS03 (Display Asset) to access asset master records.
  Long Text Maintenance: Long texts in SAP are typically maintained using the "Text" button in the asset master record screen.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on managing assets and long texts.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.