How To Fix CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN013 - Error occurred during deletion of a long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN - Messages specific for specification access API

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error occurred during deletion of a long text

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system cannot delete the long text.

How to fix this error?

Try deleting the long text again. If this does not solve the problem,
contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN013 - Error occurred during deletion of a long text ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN013 indicates that an error occurred during the deletion of a long text in the system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete long texts.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data that prevent the deletion.
  System Locking: The long text might be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Technical Errors: There could be a bug or technical issue in the SAP system that is causing the error.
  Missing Dependencies: The long text may be linked to other objects that need to be addressed before deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete long texts. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review Data Integrity:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data related to the long text. You may need to run consistency checks or validate the data.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the long text is locked by another user or process. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  Long Text Management: Understand how long texts are managed in your specific SAP module, as the handling may vary.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.