How To Fix C1513 - No further long texts possible for values of the characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 513

• Message text: No further long texts possible for values of the characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1513 - No further long texts possible for values of the characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message C1513 ("No further long texts possible for values of the characteristic &") typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the SAP system. This error indicates that there are no additional long texts available for the specified characteristic value.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Long Texts: The primary cause of this error is that the characteristic value does not have any long text associated with it in the system. Long texts are often used to provide detailed descriptions or additional information about a characteristic value.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the characteristic or its values, leading to the absence of long texts.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data where long texts were expected but not maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Texts:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check the values associated with the characteristic and see if long texts are maintained for those values.
  If not, you can create or maintain long texts for the characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that the characteristic is set up to allow long texts if that is required for your business process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your configuration to ensure that all necessary texts are maintained.
  You can use transaction codes like CU60 (for checking configuration) to identify any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or maintain long texts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration and characteristic management for more detailed guidance on maintaining long texts and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation or to check for any system-specific issues.