How To Fix CF724 - No long text exists in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CF - PRT management messages

• Message number: 724

• Message text: No long text exists in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CF724 - No long text exists in language & ?

  The SAP error message CF724 "No long text exists in language &" typically indicates that the system is trying to access a long text description for a specific object (like a material, document, or other entities) in a language that does not have a long text defined. The "&" symbol in the message will be replaced by the specific language key (e.g., EN for English, DE for German) that is missing the long text.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the long text for the specified object does not exist in the requested language.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may be set to a language for which the long text has not been maintained.
  Data Entry: During data entry or migration, long texts may not have been created for all languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Long Text Maintenance:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for materials, or the specific transaction related to the object in question).
  Check if the long text exists for the specified object in the required language.
  If it does not exist, you can create or maintain the long text by using the appropriate transaction (e.g., using the "Long Text" button in the material master).
  
  
  
  Change User Language:
  
  If the long text is not critical, consider changing the user’s language settings to a language for which the long text is available.
  This can be done in the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Translation:
  
  If the long text is important and needs to be available in the specified language, you may need to translate the existing long text into the required language and maintain it in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific object type to understand how long texts are managed and maintained.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may use different transaction codes to maintain long texts (e.g., MM01, ME21N, etc.).
  Language Keys: Familiarize yourself with the language keys used in your SAP system to understand which languages are supported.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to long texts and error CF724.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or edit long texts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CF724 error and ensure that long texts are properly maintained in the required languages.