How To Fix FMKU142 - Enter a long text

FMKU142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Enter a long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMKU142 - Enter a long text ?

  The SAP error message FMKU142, which states "Enter a long text," typically occurs when a user is required to provide additional descriptive information in a long text field, but that field is left empty. This message is common in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Management (FM) or when dealing with documents that require detailed descriptions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A long text field is mandatory for the transaction or document you are trying to process.
  The user has not entered any text in the required long text field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMKU142 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Locate the Long Text Field: Identify the specific long text field that is causing the error. This is usually indicated in the error message or can be found in the relevant transaction screen.
  
  
  Enter Required Information: Click on the long text field and enter the necessary descriptive information. This could include details about the transaction, reasons for the entry,