How To Fix C0802 - You cannot enter a long text for this characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 802

• Message text: You cannot enter a long text for this characteristic

What causes this issue?

Value assignment using a long text is not defined for the
characteristic you have selected (see Customizing for <LS>Process
Management</>).
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System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0802 - You cannot enter a long text for this characteristic ?

  The SAP error message C0802, which states "You cannot enter a long text for this characteristic," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a long text for a characteristic in the SAP system that does not support long text entries. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with characteristics in classification, material master data, or other areas where characteristics are defined.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Definition: The characteristic you are trying to enter a long text for may not be defined to accept long texts. In SAP, characteristics can be defined with different data types, and some may only allow short texts.
  Data Type Limitation: The data type of the characteristic may be set to a format that does not support long text entries (e.g., CHAR instead of LONGCHAR).
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the characteristic may restrict the entry of long texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and check the settings of the characteristic you are trying to modify.
  Ensure that the characteristic is defined to allow long text entries. If it is not, you may need to modify the characteristic definition.
  
  
  
  Use Short Text:
  
  If the characteristic does not support long text, consider using a shorter description or text that fits within the allowed character limit.
  
  
  
  Modify Data Type:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the data type of the characteristic to one that supports long text. This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristics and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If your organization has implemented any user exits or enhancements that affect the behavior of characteristics, check if they are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04 - Change Characteristic
  CT03 - Display Characteristic
  CT02 - Create Characteristic
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.