How To Fix AA964 - Maintain long text. The long text is an obligatory field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 964

• Message text: Maintain long text. The long text is an obligatory field

What causes this issue?

The long text is controlled as an obligatory field in the field status
group.

System Response

Data cannot be saved if the long text has not been maintained.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the corresponding long text. The function key F9 or the
menu entry 'LONG TEXT' under the menu heading environment enable you to
maintain the long text with the SAP text system.
The Asset System recognizes different long texts. The cursor is
positioned on the missing long text.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA964 - Maintain long text. The long text is an obligatory field ?

  The SAP error message AA964, which states "Maintain long text. The long text is an obligatory field," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to create or modify an asset master record, and the system requires you to enter a long text description for the asset.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the configuration of the asset master data requires a long text entry, which is a mandatory field in your current setup. This could be due to specific company policies or settings in the asset accounting configuration that enforce the need for detailed descriptions for assets.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide the required long text for the asset. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code AS01 (Create Asset) or AS02 (Change Asset) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter Asset Details:
  
  Fill in the necessary fields for the asset you are creating or modifying.
  
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Look for the "Long Text" field or section in the asset master data screen. This is usually found under the "Description" tab or a similar section.
  Click on the long text icon (often represented by a pencil or a text icon) to open the long text editor.
  Enter the required long text description for the asset. Make sure to provide sufficient detail as per your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the long text, save the asset master record.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, you can check the asset accounting configuration to see if the long text field is set as mandatory. This can be done in the Customizing (SPRO) settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Screen Layout for Asset Master Record.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain long text in asset records. Sometimes, restrictions in user roles can lead to issues in maintaining certain fields.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on asset master data management and the specific requirements for long text entries.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA964 error and successfully maintain the long text for your asset master record.