How To Fix BL017 - There is no long text for message & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 017

• Message text: There is no long text for message & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BL017 - There is no long text for message & & ?

  The SAP error message BL017 ("There is no long text for message & &") typically indicates that the system is trying to retrieve a long text for a specific message, but it cannot find any associated long text. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the processing of documents, transactions, or when displaying messages in the SAP GUI.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The most common cause is that the long text for the specified message number is not maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the message handling or text management settings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they might not have the long text defined for certain messages.
  Transport Issues: If the message texts were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the long text might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Go to transaction SE91 (Message Class Maintenance).
  Enter the message class and the message number (in this case, it would be BL017).
  Check if the long text is maintained. If not, you can create or edit the long text as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the specific module or area where the error occurs. Ensure that all necessary texts are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is occurring in a custom program, check the code to ensure that it correctly handles message texts and that the long text is defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary objects, including long texts. You may need to re-transport or manually create the missing long texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific message class or module for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Classes: In SAP, messages are organized into message classes. Each message class can contain multiple messages, and each message can have a short and long text.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE91 (Message Class Maintenance) and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance.