How To Fix LR356 - Long text (flag) is not allowed for a CATS record that is to be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Long text (flag) is not allowed for a CATS record that is to be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR356 - Long text (flag) is not allowed for a CATS record that is to be deleted ?

  The SAP error message LR356 indicates that there is an issue with a CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet) record that is being deleted. Specifically, the error states that a long text (flag) is not allowed for a CATS record that is intended for deletion. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a time entry that has associated long text entries.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the CATS record you are trying to delete has long text associated with it. In SAP, long texts can be used to provide additional information about a time entry, and when you attempt to delete a record that has this associated long text, the system prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Long Texts: Before attempting to delete the CATS record, check if there are any long texts associated with it. You can do this by navigating to the CATS entry in the SAP GUI and looking for any long text entries.
  
  
  Delete Long Texts: If you find that there are long texts associated with the CATS record, you will need to delete these long texts first. You can do this by:
  
  Accessing the long text entry in the CATS interface.
  Deleting the long text associated with the record.
  
  
  
  Delete the CATS Record: Once the long texts have been removed, you can proceed to delete the CATS record without encountering the LR356 error.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete both the long texts and the CATS records. Lack of proper permissions can also lead to issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the process or need further assistance, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CATS or CAT2 to manage time entries and long texts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Data Integrity: Always ensure that deleting records does not violate any data integrity rules or business processes in your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LR356 error and successfully delete the CATS record.