How To Fix CL038 - No long text elements maintained in language "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No long text elements maintained in language "&"

What causes this issue?

No elements are maintained for the text block and text type in the
language you require.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the elements for the block and text type for this class type
in Customizing for classification.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL038 - No long text elements maintained in language "&" ?

  The SAP error message CL038 indicates that there are no long text elements maintained for a specific language in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or display long text (such as descriptions or notes) for a material, document, or other object, but the long text has not been defined for the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the specified language has not been created or maintained in the system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language for which the long text is being requested.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, long texts may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for materials, or the appropriate transaction for the object you are working with).
  Navigate to the long text section and create or maintain the long text for the required language.
  Ensure that you save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction SU01.
  Ensure that the language you are trying to access is supported and correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Language:
  
  If long text is available in another language, consider switching to that language temporarily to access the information.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect that the issue is due to data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary long texts are present for the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining long texts for the object type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may use different transaction codes (e.g., MM01, ME21N, etc.) to maintain long texts.
  Language Key: The language key is usually a two-character code (e.g., 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German).
  Long Text Maintenance: Long texts can often be maintained in the "Texts" tab of the relevant transaction or through specific text maintenance transactions (e.g., SO10 for standard texts).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to long text maintenance.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.