How To Fix IWO_BAPI2116 - Long texts for PRTs are not supported by the BAPI

IWO_BAPI2116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI2 - Messages for the PS/CS BAPI Process Control

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Long texts for PRTs are not supported by the BAPI

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI2116 - Long texts for PRTs are not supported by the BAPI ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI2116 indicates that long texts for Production Resources/Tools (PRTs) are not supported by the BAPI you are trying to use. This typically occurs when you are attempting to pass long text descriptions for PRTs in a BAPI call, but the BAPI does not have the capability to handle these long texts.
  
  Cause:
  
  BAPI Limitation: The specific BAPI you are using does not support long text fields for PRTs. This is a common limitation in many BAPIs, as they are designed to handle specific data structures and may not include support for all possible fields.
  Data Input: You may be inadvertently including long text data in your BAPI call, which the BAPI cannot process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to confirm whether it supports long texts for PRTs. If it does not, you will need to adjust your implementation.
  Remove Long Texts: If your