How To Fix CL041 - No long texts maintained in language "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 041

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

What causes this issue?

No long texts have yet been maintained in the language you chose.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL041 - No long texts maintained in language "&" ?

  The SAP error message CL041 "No long texts maintained in language '&'" typically occurs when the system is trying to access long text information for a specific object (like a material, document, or other master data) in a language for which no long text has been maintained. This can happen in various SAP modules, including Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and others.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Texts: The primary cause of this error is that long texts have not been maintained for the specified object in the given language. Long texts are often used to provide additional information about an object, and if they are not set up, the system will throw this error.
  Language Settings: The language specified in the error message may not have corresponding long text entries in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, long texts may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Texts:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the long text is required (e.g., Material Master, Sales Order, etc.).
  Look for an option to maintain long texts. This is usually found in the "Texts" tab or section.
  Enter the long text for the required language and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correct. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01).
  If you need to work in a different language, switch to that language and check if the long texts are available.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  For materials, you can use transaction code MM02 to change the material and maintain long texts.
  For other objects, use the appropriate transaction code to access the long text maintenance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to maintain long texts for a specific object, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to that module.
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues: If this error is occurring after a data migration, verify that all necessary long texts were included in the migration process.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Texts in SAP: Long texts are typically used to provide detailed descriptions or instructions related to various objects in SAP. They can be maintained in multiple languages.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining texts, such as SE61 (for text management) or specific module-related codes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain long texts in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.