How To Fix CM_EAM_TL_API062 - Long text does not exist for task list header with key &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EAM_TL_API - Message class for eam task list API

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Long text does not exist for task list header with key &1 &2 &3

What causes this issue?

Long text does not exist for the task list header with the following
identifiers:
Task list type = &V1&
Key for task list group = &V2&
Group counter = &V3&

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EAM_TL_API062 - Long text does not exist for task list header with key &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EAM_TL_API062 indicates that there is an issue with a task list header in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the long text for a task list header with the specified key does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to display or process a task list in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the task list header has not been created or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Key: The key provided (which usually consists of several components like task list type, group, and number) may be incorrect or does not correspond to an existing task list.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the transport of task list data between systems (e.g., from development to production).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the long text associated with the task list.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Task List Existence: Verify that the task list with the specified key exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like IA05 (Display Task List) or IA01 (Create Task List) to check if the task list is correctly defined.
  
  
  Create Long Text: If the long text is indeed missing, you can create it by navigating to the task list in the appropriate transaction and adding the long text. This is typically done in the "Long Text" section of the task list maintenance screen.
  
  
  Verify Key Components: Ensure that the key components (task list type, group, and number) are correct. If you are using a program or report to access the task list, check the parameters being passed.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit task lists and their associated long texts.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the issue arose after a transport, check if the transport included all necessary objects and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the problem persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version and configuration of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IA01, IA02, IA05, and IA06 for task list management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_EAM_TL_API062 and ensure that the long text for the task list header is available as needed.