How To Fix GC349 - Long text not defined for item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Long text not defined for item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC349 - Long text not defined for item & ?

  The SAP error message GC349, which states "Long text not defined for item &," typically occurs when a long text is expected for a specific item in a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or invoice) but is not found in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including missing long text entries in the master data or configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the specified item has not been maintained in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, vendor master, etc.).
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle long texts for the specific document type or item category.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, long texts may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or maintain long texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (e.g., Material Master) and check if the long text is defined.
  If it is missing, you can add the long text by going to the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM01 for Material Master) and entering the long text in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the document type or item category allow for long texts. This can be checked in the customizing settings (SPRO) under the relevant module (e.g., Materials Management, Sales and Distribution).
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that long texts were included and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain long texts. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling long texts in the context of the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01, MM02 (Material Master)
  ME21N, ME22N (Purchase Orders)
  VA01, VA02 (Sales Orders)
  
  
  
  Long Text Maintenance: Long texts can typically be maintained in the "Texts" tab of the relevant master data or document.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.