How To Fix K6474 - Characteristic &1 has no long text field. Change characteristic display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has no long text field. Change characteristic display

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6474 - Characteristic &1 has no long text field. Change characteristic display ?

  The SAP error message K6474 indicates that a characteristic in the system does not have a long text field associated with it. This can occur in various contexts, particularly when working with characteristics in the context of classification, variant configuration, or other areas where characteristics are used to define properties of objects.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to display or access the long text for a characteristic that has not been defined with a long text field.
  The characteristic is set up in a way that does not include a long text description, which is often used for providing more detailed information about the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic number that is causing the error.
  Check if the long text field is defined. If it is not, you can create a long text for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Create Long Text:
  
  If the long text is missing, you can add it by selecting the "Long Text" option in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  Enter the desired long text and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Change Display Settings:
  
  If you do not need a long text for the characteristic, you can change the display settings to avoid trying to access the long text field.
  This may involve adjusting the settings in the transaction or program that is trying to access the long text.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to characteristics and long texts.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify characteristics and their long texts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to characteristics and long texts.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K6474 error and ensure that your characteristics are properly defined with or without long text fields as needed.