How To Fix CL012 - No class long texts found in language "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No class long texts found in language "&"

What causes this issue?

1:
You have chosen the <LS>Extras -> Change language</> function:
You have entered a language in which there are no long texts. The
system tries to find long texts to display in language &V1&, but can't
find any.
2:
You are creating a class by copying an existing class, and have
selected texts to copy to the new class as defaults. However, no long
texts exist in language &V1&.

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?

First maintain long texts in language &V1&, then choose the language
you want to translate into.
Otherwise, no source text for translation can be displayed in language
&V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL012 - No class long texts found in language "&" ?

  The SAP error message CL012, which states "No class long texts found in language '&'", typically occurs when the system is unable to find long text descriptions for a class in the specified language. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing long text entries in the classification system or issues with language settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Texts: The long text for the class in the specified language has not been created or is missing.
  Incorrect Language Setting: The language code specified may not be valid or may not correspond to any long text entries in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the long texts were recently transported from another system, there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the long texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Long Texts:
  
  Go to the classification view in SAP and check if the long text for the specific class exists in the required language.
  You can do this by navigating to the class in transaction CL02 (Change Class) and checking the long text section.
  
  
  
  Create Long Texts:
  
  If the long text is missing, you can create it by using transaction CL02 to edit the class and add the long text in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language code used in the transaction is correct. You can check the language settings in your user profile or in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Long Texts:
  
  If the long texts were supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that the transport was successful.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit long texts. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing class long texts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL01: Create Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in your SAP system to avoid incorrect entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL012 error and ensure that long texts for classes are properly maintained in the desired languages.