How To Fix C0821 - No long text has been maintained 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: 821

• Message text: No long text has been maintained for this characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0821 - No long text has been maintained for this characteristic ?

  The SAP error message C0821, which states "No long text has been maintained for this characteristic," typically occurs when you are trying to use a characteristic in a context where a long text description is expected, but none has been defined for that characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the characteristic in question does not have a long text description maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: It may also arise from incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to characteristics or classification.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the long text for the characteristic. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  In the characteristic maintenance screen, look for the "Long Text" tab or section.
  Click on the "Long Text" button or link to enter the long text for the characteristic.
  Enter the required long text description and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Issues:
  
  If the long text is already maintained, ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the relevant class and that there are no other configuration issues.
  Verify that the characteristic is active and properly set up in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and classification management.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain characteristics and their long texts.
  
  
  Testing: After maintaining the long text, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C0821 error and maintain the necessary long text for your characteristic in SAP.