How To Fix M3520 - Long text object & does not exist

M3520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Long text object & does not exist

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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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M3520 - Details

• The SAP error message M3520 ("Long text object & does not exist") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a long text object that is referenced in a transaction or process. This can happen in various modules, such as Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD), where long texts are used to provide additional information about materials, sales orders, or other entities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text object that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created or being deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for long texts may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to retrieve the text.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the long text object.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Long Text