How To Fix EU021 - Error when deleting long text of message & class &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error when deleting long text of message & class &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EU021 - Error when deleting long text of message & class & ?

  The SAP error message EU021 typically occurs when there is an issue related to the deletion of long text associated with a message class in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as authorization issues, inconsistencies in the database, or problems with the long text itself.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete long texts for the specified message class.
  Database Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the deletion of the long text.
  Locked Entries: The long text entry might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Incorrect Message Class: The specified message class may not exist or may not have any long texts associated with it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete long texts. This can be done by checking the user's roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Verify Message Class: Confirm that the message class specified in the error message is correct and that it contains long texts that can be deleted.
  Unlock Entries: If the long text is locked, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it to unlock it.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This may involve using transaction codes like SE14 (Database Utility) to check and repair database tables.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE91 (Message Maintenance) to manage message classes and long texts. You can also use SE78 to check for any issues related to long texts.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE91 (for message classes) and SE78 (for long text management).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing long texts and message classes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and to find potential solutions.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.