How To Fix D9803 - Material long text does not exist in language &2 (SD document &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D9 - Environment Management System

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Material long text does not exist in language &2 (SD document &1)

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D9803 - Material long text does not exist in language &2 (SD document &1) ?

  The SAP error message D9803 indicates that a long text for a material does not exist in the specified language for a particular Sales and Distribution (SD) document. This error typically arises when the system attempts to retrieve long text information for a material in a language that has not been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the material in the specified language is not maintained in the system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the document may not match the language in which the long text is required.
  Material Master Data: The long text may not have been created for the material in the relevant language in the material master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views.
  Navigate to the "Long Text" section and check if the long text exists for the required language.
  If it does not exist, create the long text for the material in the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in the user profile match the language in which the long text is required.
  You can check your user profile settings in the SAP GUI by going to System > User Profile > Own Data.
  
  
  
  Review Document Language:
  
  Check the language of the SD document (e.g., sales order, delivery) to ensure it matches the language for which the long text is being requested.
  
  
  
  Fallback Language:
  
  If the long text is not available in the specified language, consider using a fallback language if applicable. This can be configured in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink (for document management)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  STXL: Long Texts
  MAKT: Material Descriptions
  MAST: Material to BOM Link
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to long texts and language settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintaining long texts and language settings in the material master.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the D9803 error and ensure that the long text for the material is available in the required language.