How To Fix CMS009 - Another long text (&3/&4) in language &2 already exists for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Another long text (&3/&4) in language &2 already exists for &1

What causes this issue?

A long text in language &v2& already exists for content repository &V1&
.
Long text in table CREPDESCR:
&v3&
Long text according to table TOASR or SDOKSTRET:
&v4&

System Response

The existing long text remains.

How to fix this error?

This is an non-critical inconsistency that does not require any direct
action.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the Customizing (transaction <DS:TRAN.OAC0>OAC0</>) if required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS009 - Another long text (&3/&4) in language &2 already exists for &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS009 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a long text entry in the system, but a long text with the same key already exists in the specified language. This error typically occurs in the context of managing long texts for various objects in SAP, such as materials, documents, or other master data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Long Text: You are trying to create a long text for an object (e.g., material, document) that already has a long text entry in the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code specified might be incorrect or not matching the existing entry.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate entry.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS009 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Long Texts:
  
  Navigate to the relevant object (e.g., material, document) and check if a long text already exists in the specified language.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 (for materials) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to view existing long texts.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Long Text:
  
  If a long text already exists and you need to update it, you can modify the existing long text instead of creating a new one.
  Use the appropriate transaction code to edit the long text.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find that the existing long text is no longer needed, you can delete it before attempting to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Language:
  
  If you need to create a new long text, consider using a different language code that does not have an existing entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to long texts for specific objects to understand the requirements and constraints.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing long texts, such as MM02, SE11, SE78, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to long text management.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify long texts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS009 error and manage long texts effectively in your SAP system.