How To Fix KM779 - &1 missing in the key for long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 779

• Message text: &1 missing in the key for long text

What causes this issue?

An entry is missing in field &V1& for determination of the key for long
text object PCPP.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

An error probably occurred calling up the function module
PCA_TEXTKEY_GET. Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM779 - &1 missing in the key for long text ?

  The SAP error message KM779 indicates that there is a missing key for long text in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a long text entry that is not properly defined or is missing a key reference.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text Entry: The long text that the system is trying to access does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Key Reference: The key used to retrieve the long text is incorrect or not defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the long text.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Long Text Entries: Verify if the long text entry exists in the relevant tables. You can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction code (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and checking the long text table.
  Correct Key Reference: Ensure that the key being used to access the long text is correct. This may involve checking the configuration or the data being passed to the function/module that retrieves the long text.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly linked.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the long text. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify where the key is being set and why it is missing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), and SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand how long texts are managed and accessed.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance.