How To Fix AQ374 - Enter a long text for the work area

AQ374 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Enter a long text for the work area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ374 - Enter a long text for the work area ?

  The SAP error message AQ374, which states "Enter a long text for the work area," typically occurs when a user is trying to save or process a work area (such as a maintenance order, service request, or other document) that requires additional descriptive information in the form of long text, but that information has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the system expects a long text entry in a specific field, but it has been left blank.
  Configuration Settings: In some cases, the configuration settings for the specific transaction or module may require long text to be filled out before proceeding.
  User Input Error: Users may overlook the requirement for long text or may not be aware that it is necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Long Text: The most straightforward solution is to navigate to the relevant field in the transaction and enter the required long text. This can