How To Fix DG516 - Set the long text indicator for the phrase group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DG - DG: Messages for Dangerous Goods Management

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Set the long text indicator for the phrase group

What causes this issue?

The <LS>Long text</> indicator in the phrase group has not been set.

System Response

A long text for the phrase is not created.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for <ZK>Basic Data and Tools</>, call the IMG activity
<LS>Specify Phrase Libraries and Phrase Groups</>.
Select the appropriate phrase group and choose <LS>Goto -> Details</>.
Set the <LS>Long text</> indicator.
Save your entries.
Alternatively, you can assign the phrase to a phrase group for which the
<LS>Long text</> indicator has been set.

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 DG516 - Set the long text indicator for the phrase group ?

  The SAP error message DG516, which states "Set the long text indicator for the phrase group," typically occurs in the context of SAP's text management system, particularly when dealing with long texts in various applications such as material master records, sales orders, or other documents that require extensive descriptions.
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  A phrase group is being used that does not have the long text indicator set.
  The system expects a long text to be associated with a specific phrase group, but it is not configured correctly.
  There may be a missing configuration in the text management settings for the specific application or module you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DG516 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Phrase Group Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE75 (Text Management) in SAP.
  Look for the specific phrase group that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that the long text indicator is set for that phrase group.
  
  
  
  Set Long Text Indicator:
  
  If the long text indicator is not set, you can enable it by editing the phrase group settings.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Review Text Types:
  
  Check if the text type associated with the phrase group is correctly configured to allow long texts.
  You can do this in the same transaction (SE75).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reproduce the scenario that caused the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE75: Text Management
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to text management and phrase groups.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to text management settings.
  
  
  
  Testing Environment:
  
  If possible, test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DG516 error and ensure that the long text functionality works as intended in your SAP system.