How To Fix RE179 - No long text maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 179

• Message text: No long text maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE179 - No long text maintained ?

  The SAP error message RE179 "No long text maintained" typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when a user tries to access or display a long text for a specific object (like a contract, property, or other related entities) that has not been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of long text entries for the specific object you are trying to access. Long texts are often used in SAP to provide additional information or descriptions that are not captured in standard fields. If the long text has not been created or maintained for the object in question, the system will trigger this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE179 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Details: Verify the specific object (e.g., contract, property) for which you are trying to access the long text. Ensure that you are looking at the correct object.
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where you can maintain long texts for the object.
  Use the appropriate transaction code (e.g., RECN for contract management) to access the object.
  Look for an option to maintain long text (often found under a "Texts" tab or section).
  Enter the required long text and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain long texts. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If long texts are expected to be maintained but are not available, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. It may be necessary to adjust settings to ensure that long texts can be created and maintained.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining long texts in the context of your SAP version and module.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for Real Estate Management, such as RECN (for contract management) or RE80 (for property management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to maintain long texts properly to avoid encountering this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RE179 error and maintain the necessary long texts in your SAP system.