How To Fix MA180 - No long text exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 180

• Message text: No long text exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA180 - No long text exists ?

  The SAP error message MA180 ("No long text exists") typically occurs when a user tries to access a long text for a material master record, but the long text has not been created or is not available in the system. This can happen in various transactions where long texts are expected, such as during material creation or when viewing material details.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the long text for the specified material does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not correspond to an existing material master record.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the long text, even if it exists.
  Text Type Not Defined: The specific text type that is being requested may not be defined for the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Long Text:
  
  If you need to create a long text for the