How To Fix FI_E234 - No long text available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 234

• Message text: No long text available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E234 - No long text available ?

  The SAP error message FI_E234 "No long text available" typically occurs when a user tries to access a long text for a financial document or transaction, but the system cannot find any associated long text. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, viewing transaction details, or when trying to access help texts.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Long Text: The most common cause is that the long text has not been maintained for the specific document or transaction type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the long text from being displayed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view long texts.
  Data Corruption: In rare cases, data corruption or inconsistencies in the database could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Long Text Maintenance:
  
  Ensure that the long text is maintained for the relevant document or transaction. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction and checking if the long text exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or maintain the long text using the appropriate transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like SE61 for text maintenance).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to long texts in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the relevant financial module (FI) to ensure that long texts are enabled and properly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view long texts. This can be done by checking the user's role and authorization profiles in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the error persists, consult SAP documentation or support resources for further guidance. This may include checking SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to technical resources, you can debug the program to see where the error is being triggered and gather more information about the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to text maintenance (e.g., SE61 for text objects).
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  If the issue continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.