How To Fix CB047 - Enter a long text for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB - PP-PI-PMA: Dialog Messages for Process Management

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Enter a long text for characteristic &

What causes this issue?

The value of characteristic &V1& is to be a long text. However, you
have not assigned a long text to the characteristic.
For this reason, the system did not create the control recipe.

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?

Assign a long text to characteristic &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB047 - Enter a long text for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message CB047 ("Enter a long text for characteristic &") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic in the SAP system, and the system requires a long text description for that characteristic, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The characteristic you are trying to create or modify does not have a long text description associated with it.
  Configuration Requirement: Certain configurations or settings in your SAP system may require that long texts be provided for characteristics, especially if they are used in contexts where detailed descriptions are necessary (e.g., in classification or variant configuration).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Long Text:
  
  Navigate to the characteristic in question.
  Look for an option to enter a long text description. This is usually found in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  Provide a meaningful long text that describes the characteristic adequately.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are unsure why the long text is required, check the configuration settings for characteristics in your SAP system. There may be specific settings that enforce the requirement for long texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the creation and management of characteristics in SAP.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristics and their long texts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can typically manage characteristics using transaction codes like CT04 (Create Characteristic) or CT05 (Change Characteristic).
  Long Text Maintenance: Long texts can often be maintained in a separate section or tab within the characteristic maintenance screen.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address related problems.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.