How To Fix MPLAN029 - Long texts for item & cannot be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Long texts for item & cannot be assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPLAN029 - Long texts for item & cannot be assigned ?

  The SAP error message MPLAN029 ("Long texts for item & cannot be assigned") typically occurs in the context of Material Planning or Production Planning when there is an issue with the assignment of long texts to a specific item in a planning document, such as a Material Requirement Planning (MRP) run or a production order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Texts: The long text for the specified item may not exist in the system.
  Text Type Configuration: The text type associated with the item may not be properly configured or may not be allowed for the specific document type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the item, such as missing master data or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or assign long texts for the item.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Long Texts: Verify if the long text for the specified item exists. You can do this by navigating to the material master or the relevant document and checking the long text section.
  Review Text Type Configuration: Ensure that the text type is correctly configured in the system. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) under the relevant area for material or production planning.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the material master and related data to ensure that all necessary information is present and correctly configured.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and assign long texts. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling long texts in the context of your planning documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or CO01 (Create Production Order) to check and manage long texts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MPLAN029 error in your SAP system.