How To Fix OA145 - Long text for document type is missing. Enter text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Long text for document type is missing. Enter text.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA145 - Long text for document type is missing. Enter text. ?

  The SAP error message OA145, which states "Long text for document type is missing. Enter text," typically occurs when a document type in SAP does not have an associated long text description. This can happen in various modules, such as Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or others where document types are used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the long text for a specific document type has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not have been properly configured in the system, leading to missing descriptions.
  Custom Document Types: If custom document types have been created, they may not have been assigned a long text.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OA145 error, you need to enter the long text for the relevant document type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration for the relevant module (e.g., Asset Accounting).
  For Asset Accounting, you can use the transaction code OAOA or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Document Types > Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  Select the Document Type:
  
  Find the document type that is causing the error.
  Click on it to view its details.
  
  
  
  Enter Long Text:
  
  Look for a field labeled "Long Text" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate long text description for the document type.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After entering the long text, try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAOA for Asset Accounting document types or OBY6 for general document type configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring document types and their long texts.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to document types in the system.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to include your changes in a transport request to move them to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.