How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_SI004 - Long texts for &1 contain duplicate entries, invalid data, or both

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_BS_MAT_SI - Message Class : Product Replication Services Implementation

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Long texts for &1 contain duplicate entries, invalid data, or both

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_SI004 - Long texts for &1 contain duplicate entries, invalid data, or both ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_SI004 indicates that there are issues with long texts associated with a material or other object in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the long texts contain duplicate entries, invalid data, or both. This can occur in various contexts, such as when creating or updating materials, or when processing documents that reference these materials.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The long text for the material may have been entered multiple times, leading to redundancy.
  Invalid Data: The long text may contain characters or formatting that are not acceptable in the SAP system, such as special characters or incorrect length.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that violate the expected format or structure for long texts.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle long texts for the specific material type or object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Long Text Entries:
  
  Navigate to the long text maintenance screen for the material (transaction code MM02 for material master).
  Review the long text entries for duplicates or invalid data.
  Remove any duplicate entries and correct any invalid data.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the long text table (e.g., STXL for long texts).
  Use SE38 to run reports that can help identify issues with long texts.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the long text adheres to the expected format and does not contain any unsupported characters.
  Validate the length of the text to ensure it does not exceed the maximum allowed length.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to long text handling for specific material types or objects to ensure compliance with system requirements.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to long texts in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for long text handling are correctly configured for the material type in question.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide patches related to long text handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Texts in SAP: Long texts are used in various SAP modules to provide additional information about materials, documents, or other objects. They can be maintained in different languages and are often used for descriptions, instructions, or comments.
  Data Maintenance: Regular data maintenance and validation can help prevent issues related to duplicate or invalid entries in long texts.
  User Training: Ensure that users who are responsible for entering long texts are trained on best practices to avoid common pitfalls.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMD_BS_MAT_SI004 error and ensure that long texts are correctly maintained in the SAP system.