How To Fix /PM0/ABT_CM_MESSAGE099 - Not possible to determine long text for clause &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABT_CM_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Not possible to determine long text for clause &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABT_CM_MESSAGE099 - Not possible to determine long text for clause &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABT_CM_MESSAGE099 indicates that the system is unable to determine the long text for a specific clause, which is represented by &1. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or similar modules where clauses and their descriptions are used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the specified clause may not be maintained in the system. This can happen if the clause was created without a corresponding long text entry.
  Incorrect Clause Reference: The clause reference might be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the long text data.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from retrieving the long text.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Clause Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the clause management area in SAP and verify that the long text for the specified clause is maintained.
  If it is missing, create or update the long text for the clause.
  
  
  
  Verify Clause Reference:
  
  Ensure that the clause reference being used is correct and corresponds to an existing clause in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the long text. Check the user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies related to clauses and long texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing clauses and long texts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CLM1 (for clause management) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to check the relevant tables and entries.
  Tables: The relevant tables for clauses and long texts may include TCLAUSE (for clause definitions) and STXL (for long text storage).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PM0/ABT_CM_MESSAGE099.