How To Fix PPEENGBAPI014 - Long text for alternative &1 &2 could not be written

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

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

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred when creating or changing 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?

INCLUDE PM_INTERNER_FEHLER OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENGBAPI014 - Long text for alternative &1 &2 could not be written ?

  The SAP error message PPEENGBAPI014 indicates that there was an issue when trying to write the long text for an alternative in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the Product Engineering or similar modules where alternative items or configurations are being managed.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to write long texts for the specified alternative.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or configuration that prevents the long text from being saved.
  Technical Issues: There could be a problem with the underlying database or application logic that is preventing the write operation from completing successfully.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle long texts for the specific object type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify long texts for the specified alternative. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Validate Data: Review the data associated with the alternative (e.g., master data, configuration settings) to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Test with Different Data: Try to replicate the issue with different alternatives or configurations to see if the problem is specific to certain data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with to see if there are any known issues or patches available.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific module you are working with. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Long Text Management: Understand how long texts are managed in SAP, including the relevant tables (e.g., STXL for long text entries) and how they are linked to the objects you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PPEENGBAPI014 error in your SAP system.