How To Fix IT002 - Number of lines of text < &: use the lines available first

IT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IT - SAPLITX1: Word processing for Plant Maintenance objects

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Number of lines of text < &: use the lines available first

What causes this issue?

You are requesting new lines for text although you have not yet used all
the lines available.

System Response

The system will only provide you with new lines when you request them
if you have used all the lines available.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IT002 - Number of lines of text < &: use the lines available first ?

  The SAP error message "IT002 Number of lines of text < &: use the lines available first" typically occurs in the context of maintaining infotype records, particularly when dealing with text fields in SAP HR (Human Resources) or other modules that utilize infotypes.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that you are trying to enter more lines of text than are available for the specific infotype record. Each infotype has a predefined limit on the number of lines of text that can be associated with it. If you attempt to exceed this limit, SAP will generate this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Available Lines: Review the number of lines of text that are currently being used in the infotype. You can do this by navigating to the infotype in question and checking the text fields.
  
  
  Delete Unused Lines: If there are lines of text that are not needed,