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How To Fix LR197 - New records cannot have a long text indicator


LR197 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 197

  • Message text: New records cannot have a long text indicator

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have transferred new records with long text indicators to the
    external interface. This is not permitted, as long texts cannot be
    transferred via the interface.

    System Response

    The system deletes the long text indicator from the data record.

    How to fix this error?

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


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LR197 - Details

  • The SAP error message LR197 ("New records cannot have a long text indicator") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a record in a table that does not support long text entries, but the system is expecting a long text indicator to be set.
    
    Cause: Long Text Indicator: The error arises when you attempt to create a new record with a long text indicator (e.g., a field that is supposed to hold long text) in a context where it is not allowed. This can happen if the configuration or the data model does not support long text for the specific record type you are working with. Data Entry Error: It may also occur due to incorrect data entry or an attempt to copy a record that has long text attributes into a new record that does not support them.
    Solution: Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the relevant module or table to

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