How To Fix C$303 - The long text indicator is set, but no long text exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 303

• Message text: The long text indicator is set, but no long text exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$303 - The long text indicator is set, but no long text exists ?

  The SAP error message C$303, which states "The long text indicator is set, but no long text exists," typically occurs when a transaction or document in SAP is trying to reference a long text that has been indicated as available, but the actual long text has not been created or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Long Text Indicator Set: The system has a flag or indicator that suggests there should be long text associated with the document or transaction.
  Missing Long Text: The long text that the indicator points to does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The long text was never created.
  The long text was deleted or not properly saved.
  There is a configuration issue where the long text is expected but not defined.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Long Text Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or document where the error occurred.
  Check if the long text indicator is indeed set. This can usually be found in the header or item details of the document.
  
  
  
  Create Long Text:
  
  If the long text is missing, you can create it. This is typically done by:
  
  Going to the long text section of the document.
  Entering the required long text information.
  Saving the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Ensure that the documentation or configuration for the transaction is complete and that all necessary long texts are created as per the requirements.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or view long texts.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to technical resources, debugging the transaction can help identify why the long text is not being found or created.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the long text editor or the document in question (e.g., ME21N for purchase orders, VA01 for sales orders).
  Long Text Maintenance: Long texts in SAP can be maintained in various modules, and the process may vary slightly depending on the specific application (e.g., MM, SD, etc.).
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for more detailed instructions on managing long texts in your specific SAP module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C$303 error and ensure that long texts are properly managed in your SAP environment.