How To Fix LR194 - No long text for selected line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 194

• Message text: No long text for selected line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR194 - No long text for selected line ?

  The SAP error message LR194 ("No long text for selected line") typically occurs when a user tries to access a long text for a specific line item in a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or other transactional documents) but the long text is not available or has not been maintained for that line item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The most common cause is that the long text has not been created or maintained for the specific line item in the document.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may not support long texts, or the configuration for long texts may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view long texts.
  Data Corruption: There may be issues with the data in the database that prevent the long text from being retrieved.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Long Text Maintenance:
  
  Navigate to the relevant document and check if the long text has been created for the specific line item.
  If it is missing, you can create or maintain the long text by using the appropriate transaction (e.g., ME21N for purchase orders).
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are working with is configured to allow long texts. This can be checked in the customizing settings (SPRO) under the relevant module (e.g., Materials Management, Sales and Distribution).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view long texts. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Check:
  
  If you suspect data corruption, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying database issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to maintain long texts for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to access the documents.
  Long Text Maintenance: Long texts can often be maintained in the "Text" tab of the document or by using the "Long Text" button if available.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for LR194 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.