How To Fix P0221 - Error when displaying the message long text (see documentation)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Error when displaying the message long text (see documentation)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when printing a message long text.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please inform your system administrator or write a problem message.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0221 - Error when displaying the message long text (see documentation) ?

  The SAP error message P0221, which indicates an error when displaying the message long text, typically arises due to issues related to the long text data associated with a particular message. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the message may not be maintained in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the long text.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the data related to the long text.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the SAP system or the specific transaction being used.
  Language Settings: The long text may not be available in the user's language settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Long Text Maintenance:
  
  Verify if the long text for the specific message is maintained in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE91 (Message Class) and SE63 (Translation).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the long text. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to ensure there are no corrupt entries. This may involve checking the database tables related to message texts.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or technical support for assistance. They can check for any underlying technical issues.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings of the user profile. If the long text is not available in the user's language, consider switching to a language where the long text is available.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: To view and maintain message classes.
  SE63: For translation of texts.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on message handling and long text maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.