How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE308 - No long texts exist for the products selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 308

• Message text: No long texts exist for the products selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE308 - No long texts exist for the products selected ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE308, which states "No long texts exist for the products selected," typically occurs when you are trying to access or display long text information for certain products in the system, but the long text data is not available for those products.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Texts: The primary cause of this error is that the long text data for the selected products has not been maintained in the system. Long texts are often used to provide additional information about a product, such as descriptions, specifications, or instructions.
  Incorrect Product Selection: The products you are trying to access may not have been set up correctly in the system, or you may have selected products that do not have long texts defined.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view long texts, leading to the perception that they do not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Texts: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where you can maintain long texts for products (e.g., MM02 for material master).
  Check if long texts are defined for the products in question. If not, you can create or update the long texts as needed.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Selection: 
  
  Ensure that you are selecting the correct products. Double-check the product codes or identifiers to confirm they are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  If you suspect that authorization issues may be causing the problem, consult with your SAP security team to ensure you have the necessary permissions to view long texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for the specific SAP module you are working with to understand how long texts are managed and maintained.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can also reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Texts in SAP: Long texts are typically used in various SAP modules, including Material Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and others. They can be maintained in different areas depending on the context (e.g., material master, sales orders).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record), or others where long texts might be maintained.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to maintain long texts and understand the importance of this data in the context of product information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that long texts are properly maintained for the products in question.