How To Fix CB01796 - Read error in material long text for SD document &1 in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB01 - Messages for Interface Objects

• Message number: 796

• Message text: Read error in material long text for SD document &1 in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB01796 - Read error in material long text for SD document &1 in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message CB01796 indicates a read error in the material long text for a Sales and Distribution (SD) document. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to retrieve the long text associated with a material in the specified language. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the material in the specified language may not be maintained in the system.
  Language Settings: The language specified in the SD document may not be supported or may not have the long text available.
  Data Corruption: There could be corruption in the database entries related to the long text.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the long text data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the text management settings in SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Long Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the long text is maintained for the material in the specified language.
  If it is missing, you can create or update the long text using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language specified in the SD document is correct and that the long text exists for that language.
  You can check the language settings in the user profile or the document itself.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the long text. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Database Integrity Check:
  
  If you suspect data corruption, you may need to run database integrity checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any potential issues.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for text management in SAP. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant SD settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance on resolving specific issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  SE37: Function Module (to check if any custom function is causing the issue)
  
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  STXL: Texts in Long Text Format
  STXH: Header for Long Texts
  MAKT: Material Descriptions
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on text management and long text handling in materials.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.