How To Fix C0820 - Internal error: long text not found

C0820 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Internal error: long text not found

What causes this issue?

Due to an internal error, the system could not find the long text.

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?

Enter the long text again.
Notify your system administrator of the error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0820 - Internal error: long text not found ?

  The SAP error message C0820, which states "Internal error: long text not found," typically indicates that the system is unable to retrieve or display the long text associated with a particular object or transaction. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as during the execution of a transaction or when trying to access specific data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text that the system is trying to access may not exist in the database for the specific object or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the long text.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system or the specific module being used.
  Data Corruption: There could be corruption in the database or in the specific data records that are being accessed.
  Transport Issues: If the long text was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
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