How To Fix KS013 - No long text available for & in language &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No long text available for & in language &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS013 - No long text available for & in language &. ?

  The SAP error message KS013 ("No long text available for & in language &") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a long text description for a specific object (like a cost center, internal order, etc.) in the specified language. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the specified object has not been maintained in the system for the given language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the long text is being requested.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the long text from being displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., KS01 for cost centers, KO01 for internal orders).
  Check if the long text is maintained for the object in question.
  If not, you can add the long text by selecting the "Long Text" option and entering the required information.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01).
  If the long text is available in a different language, you may need to switch your user interface language to that language.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to check if the long text is stored in the database.
  You can also use transaction SE37 to check function modules related to long text retrieval.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with to understand how long texts are managed.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KS01, KS02, KO01, KO02, SE11, SE78, SE37
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to long text issues.
  User Profile: Transaction SU01 to check and modify user settings.
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with SAP language codes to ensure proper language settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KS013 error and ensure that long texts are properly maintained and accessible in the desired language.