How To Fix IM356 - Create item before creating item long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Create item before creating item long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM356 - Create item before creating item long text ?

  The SAP error message IM356 ("Create item before creating item long text") typically occurs in the context of creating or managing items in SAP, particularly when dealing with item long texts in documents such as purchase orders, sales orders, or material master records. This error indicates that the system is expecting an item to be created before you can add or manage long text associated with that item.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Item Not Created: The item you are trying to associate a long text with has not been created yet in the document.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The system requires that the item be created first before any long text can be added. If you attempt to add long text before the item exists, this error will occur.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as trying to save