How To Fix FK116 - Specify a long text

FK116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Specify a long text

What causes this issue?

An entry is required in this field.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Specify a public holiday.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK116 - Specify a long text ?

  The SAP error message FK116 ("Specify a long text") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document entries in accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that the system requires a long text description for a particular entry, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a long text description in the relevant field when creating or modifying a financial document.
  Configuration Settings: In some cases, the system configuration may require long text entries for certain document types or transaction codes.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the long text field or misunderstood the requirement for providing additional information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Long Text: The immediate solution is to provide the required long text. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FB60 for vendor invoices).
  Finding the long text field (usually