How To Fix /PLMU/UI_RCP105 - Long text could not be assigned; no description found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_RCP -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Long text could not be assigned; no description found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_RCP105 - Long text could not be assigned; no description found ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_RCP105 Long text could not be assigned; no description found typically indicates that the system is unable to find a long text description for a specific object or record that you are trying to access or display. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with materials, documents, or other master data in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Long Text: The most common cause is that the long text has not been maintained for the specific object in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the long text settings in the relevant module.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the long text.
  Data Corruption: In rare cases, data corruption or inconsistencies in the database could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for material master) and check if the long text is maintained for the object in question.
  If it is missing, you can create or update the long text as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for long texts in the relevant module (e.g., Material Management, Sales and Distribution).
  Ensure that the long text types are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access long texts. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like SE80 or SE37 to debug the program or function module that is generating the error. This may provide insights into why the long text cannot be found.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with details about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Text Maintenance: Long texts in SAP are often maintained in specific transactions depending on the object type (e.g., material, vendor, etc.). Familiarize yourself with the relevant transactions for maintaining long texts.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidance on long text management and troubleshooting.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.