How To Fix M3524 - Long text cannot be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Long text cannot be read

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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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3524 - Long text cannot be read ?

  The SAP error message M3524, which states "Long text cannot be read," typically occurs when the system is unable to retrieve or display long text associated with a material document, purchase order, or other relevant objects in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text may not have been created or saved for the specific object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the long text.
  Data Corruption: There may be issues with the database or data corruption that prevents the long text from being accessed.
  Technical Issues: There could be a problem with the SAP system configuration or a temporary technical issue affecting the retrieval of long texts.
  Language Settings: The long text may not exist in the language that the user is currently using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Long Text Existence: Verify if the long text has been created for the relevant object. You can do this by navigating to the object in question and checking if the long text is available.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access long texts. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Database Check: If you suspect data corruption, you may need to run database consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying database issues.
  System Configuration: Check the system configuration settings related to long texts. Ensure that the relevant modules are properly configured to handle long texts.
  Language Settings: If the long text is not available in the user's language, try switching to a different language in the user profile settings to see if the long text is available in another language.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error message. There may be known issues or fixes available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the long text tables or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) for document management.
  Long Text Tables: Long texts are typically stored in tables like STXL (for long text entries) and STXH (for long text headers). You can query these tables to see if the long text exists.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.