How To Fix OW009 - The long text cannot be changed, the entry is ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OW - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for Workflow

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The long text cannot be changed, the entry is ignored

What causes this issue?

Changes to the long text are not permitted here. The long text can only
be maintained here if it has not yet been defined.

System Response

The entry is ignored.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the long text, you must use the normal
maintenance transactions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 OW009 - The long text cannot be changed, the entry is ignored ?

  The SAP error message OW009, which states "The long text cannot be changed, the entry is ignored," typically occurs when you are trying to modify a long text entry in a transaction or program where the system does not allow changes to that specific long text. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with material master data, purchase orders, or other documents that have long text fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change long text entries.
  System Settings: The system may be configured to prevent changes to long text for certain document types or statuses.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed or locked).
  Technical Restrictions: The long text may be linked to a specific configuration or program logic that restricts changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to modify long text entries.