How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BC021 - Long text for account mgmt system messages cannot be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BC -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Long text for account mgmt system messages cannot be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BC021 - Long text for account mgmt system messages cannot be displayed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BC021 indicates that the long text for account management system messages cannot be displayed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, where messages related to account management are generated.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Texts: The long text for the specific message is not maintained in the system. This can happen if the message is newly introduced or if the long text was inadvertently deleted or not created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the long text associated with the message.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the message classes or the message handling in the system.
  Language Settings: The long text may not be available in the user's logon language, leading to the inability to display it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Long Texts:
  
  Use transaction code SE91 to check the message class and the specific message number. Ensure that the long text is maintained for the message.
  If the long text is missing, you can create or update it using transaction code SE91 or SE78.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the long texts. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to message handling in the system. Ensure that the message classes are correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings of the user profile. If the long text is not available in the user's logon language, consider switching to a different language where the long text is available or maintaining the long text in the required language.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: Message Class Maintenance
  SE78: SAP Archive Link Administration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for documentation related to message handling and error messages in SAP.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.