How To Fix CPCC_DT217 - A long text assignment is not valid without entering the language

CPCC_DT217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCC_DT - Messages in Direct Input for Routings/BOMs

• Message number: 217

• Message text: A long text assignment is not valid without entering the language

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a long text to an object. This is only allowed by
entering the language in which the long text is to be saved.

System Response

The long text is not created, the assigned object is marked as
inconsistent. Consequently the entire task list is marked as
inconsistent and therefore not saved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the language in which the long text is to be saved, and restart
the data transfer.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCC_DT217 - A long text assignment is not valid without entering the language ?

  The SAP error message CPCC_DT217 indicates that a long text assignment is not valid without specifying a language. This error typically occurs in scenarios where long text fields are used, such as in the context of document management, material master data, or other areas where descriptive text is required.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a language to be specified for long text entries. In SAP, long texts can be maintained in multiple languages, and the system needs to know which language the text is being entered in. If the language is not specified, the system cannot process the long text correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPCC_DT217 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify the Language: Ensure that you have selected or entered the appropriate language in the relevant field before attempting to enter long text. This is usually done in the header or initial screen of