How To Fix AC231 - No long text exists for the chosen object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 231

• Message text: No long text exists for the chosen object &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC231 - No long text exists for the chosen object & ?

  The SAP error message AC231 ("No long text exists for the chosen object") typically occurs when you are trying to access a long text for a specific object (like a cost center, internal order, or asset) in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, but the long text has not been maintained for that object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the long text for the specified object does not exist in the system. Long texts are often used to provide additional information or descriptions for various objects in SAP.
  Incorrect Object Reference: You may be trying to access a long text for an object that does not have one defined, or you may have entered an incorrect object identifier.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where you can maintain the long text for the object (e.g., transaction code AS01 for assets, KS01 for cost centers, etc.).
  Enter the object ID for which you want to maintain the long text.
  Look for an option to maintain long text (usually found in the "Long Text" tab or section).
  Enter the required long text and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Ensure that the object you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by using the appropriate transaction to display the object.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain long texts for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to maintain long texts or the specific transaction codes, refer to the SAP documentation or help files for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may use different transaction codes to maintain long texts:
  
  For Assets: AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset)
  For Cost Centers: KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), KS03 (Display Cost Center)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Manual: Refer to the user manual or training materials for your specific SAP module for more detailed instructions on maintaining long texts.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.