How To Fix KW026 - No long text exists for business process & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No long text exists for business process & &

What causes this issue?

No long text exists for business process &v2& in controlling area &v1&.

System Response

No long text can be displayed for business process &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a long text for the business process by calling the
<DS:TRAN.CP02>change function</> for the business process.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW026 - No long text exists for business process & & ?

  The SAP error message KW026 ("No long text exists for business process & &") typically occurs when you are trying to access a business process in SAP that does not have a long text description associated with it. This can happen in various modules, particularly in areas related to controlling, project management, or logistics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the long text for the specified business process has not been maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues where the business process is not set up correctly, leading to the absence of long text.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the business process is defined.
  Check if there is an option to maintain long text for the business process.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, enter the long text for the business process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the business process in the relevant module (e.g., controlling, project management).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAP Archive Link) to check the underlying tables for the business process and see if the long text is missing.
  You can also use SE37 to check function modules related to the business process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with to understand how to maintain long texts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Process: In SAP, a business process is a set of related tasks or activities that produce a specific service or product for a particular customer or customers.
  Long Texts in SAP: Long texts are used to provide detailed descriptions or instructions related to various objects in SAP, such as materials, business processes, or transactions.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain or view long texts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KW026 error and ensure that the long text for the business process is properly maintained.