How To Fix PPEENGBAPI013 - Long text for alternative &1 &2 could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENGBAPI - Messages for BAPIs in iPPE (Not Application-Specific)

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Long text for alternative &1 &2 could not be read

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred when reading the long text for an
alternative.

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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENGBAPI013 - Long text for alternative &1 &2 could not be read ?

  The SAP error message PPEENGBAPI013 indicates that the system was unable to read the long text for a specific alternative (identified by &1 and &2 placeholders). This error typically occurs in the context of the Production Planning and Execution (PP) module, particularly when dealing with alternative BOMs (Bill of Materials) or routing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the specified alternative BOM or routing does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the long text.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle long texts for the specified alternatives.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Long Text Existence:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CS03 for BOM or CA03 for routing) and check if the long text for the specified alternative exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Long Text:
  
  If the long text is missing, you can create it by going to the appropriate transaction and entering the required information.
  Ensure that you save the changes after creating or updating the long text.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit long texts. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to investigate the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS03 (Display BOM), CA03 (Display Routing), and SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PPEENGBAPI013 error in your SAP system.